There are 5 ways to get from Alice Springs to Brisbane by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)ASP - BNE
3h 46m$526–1,021Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
- Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwy
- Take the bus from Albury to Central Station
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane
2d 11h$433–1,042Bus, train
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to AdelaideAdelaide
- Take the train from Adelaide to BrisbaneGreat Southern Rail
3d 4h$2,510–5,997Drive 2,526.7 km
- Drive from Alice Springs to Brisbane2,526.7 km
37h 24m$479–692Train
- Take the train from Alice Springs to Manguri
- Take the train from Manguri to Adelaide Station
- Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbane
3d 11h$5,342–8,542
Alice Springs to Brisbane by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alice Springs to Brisbane is to drive which costs $470 - $700 and takes 37h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Alice Springs to Brisbane is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $500 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Alice Springs to Brisbane. However, there are services departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Brisbane via 85 Franklin St, Albury and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.
No, there is no direct train from Alice Springs to Brisbane. However, there are services departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Brisbane via Manguri, Royal Adelaide Hospital Tram Stop and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 11h.
The distance between Alice Springs and Brisbane is 1995 km. The road distance is 2526.7 km.
The best way to get from Alice Springs to Brisbane without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 11h and costs $430 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Alice Springs to Brisbane, including transfers.
Alice Springs to Brisbane bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Alice Springs station.
Alice Springs to Brisbane train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, depart from Alice Springs station.
The best way to get from Alice Springs to Brisbane is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $500 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $430 - $1,100 and takes 2 days 11h, you could also train, which costs $5,000 - $9,000 and takes 3 days 11h.
What companies run services between Alice Springs, NT, Australia and Brisbane, QLD, Australia?
Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Airnorth fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alice Springs to Brisbane via 85 Franklin St, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Albury, and Central Station in around 2d 11h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,000
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Brisbane Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–1,000
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Brisbane Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,000
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Brisbane Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,000
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Brisbane Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $480–800
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $430–750
Train from Adelaide to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 7h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $2,365–5,390
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Gold
- $2,365
- Gold Premium
- $3,390
- Platinum
- $5,390
Train from Alice Springs to Manguri
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1,430
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $1,430
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $1,506
Train from Manguri to Adelaide Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1,608
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $1,608
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $1,693
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $210–500
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $210–300
- Advantage
- $250–380
- Flexible
- $330–500
Bus from Albury to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $80–120
- Advantage
- $95–150
- Flexible
- $110–180
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $160–240
- Flexible
- $190–300
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–65
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Website
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Albury to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Albury to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
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Alice Springs to Brisbane bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Adelaide station.
Brisbane is 30 min ahead of Alice Springs. It is currently 11:32 AM in Alice Springs and 12:02 PM in Brisbane.
Alice Springs to Brisbane train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, arrive at Manguri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alice Springs to Brisbane is 2527 km. It takes approximately 37h 24m to drive from Alice Springs to Brisbane.
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