There are 4 ways to get from Alice Springs to Coober Pedy by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Coober PedyAdelaide
8h 30m$100–230Train
- Take the train from Alice Springs to ManguriThe Ghan Expedition
11h 3m$1,484–1,499Drive 687.8 km
- Drive from Alice Springs to Coober Pedy687.8 km
6h 36m$131–189Fly
- Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD)ASP - CPD
24h 17m$598–1,858
Alice Springs to Coober Pedy by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alice Springs to Coober Pedy is to bus which costs $100 - $230 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Alice Springs to Coober Pedy is to drive which takes 6h 36m and costs $130 - $190.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Coober Pedy. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Alice Springs and Coober Pedy is 687 km. The road distance is 687.8 km.
The best way to get from Alice Springs to Coober Pedy without a car is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs $100 - $230.
The bus from Alice Springs to Coober Pedy takes 8h 30m including transfers and departs six times a week.
Alice Springs to Coober Pedy bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Alice Springs station.
The best way to get from Alice Springs to Coober Pedy is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs $100 - $230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,480 - $1,500 and takes 11h 3m, you could also fly, which costs $600 - $1,900 and takes 24h 17m.
Alice Springs to Coober Pedy bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Coober Pedy station.
Coober Pedy is 1h ahead of Alice Springs. It is currently 11:44 AM in Alice Springs and 12:44 PM in Coober Pedy.
What companies run services between Alice Springs, NT, Australia and Coober Pedy, SA, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Alice Springs to Coober Pedy 6 times a week. Tickets cost $100–230 and the journey takes 8h 30m. Alternatively, Journey Beyond - The Ghan operates a train from Alice Springs to Manguri twice a week. Tickets cost $1,430 and the journey takes 9h 45m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Coober Pedy Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,800
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Coober Pedy Airport via Sydney, Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 55m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $850–2,500
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Coober Pedy Airport via Melbourne, Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 55m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,200
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
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Alice Springs to Coober Pedy
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $100–150
- Advantage
- $120–180
- Flexible
- $140–230
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Yes, the driving distance between Alice Springs to Coober Pedy is 688 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Alice Springs to Coober Pedy.
There are 24+ hotels available in Coober Pedy.