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How to get fromAlice Springs to Melbourneby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Alice Springs to Melbourne by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane ASP - MEL
    3h 30m
    $407–1,014

  2. Bus, train via Bendigo

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    2. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    33h 17m
    $226–557

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus Adelaide
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    30h 45m
    $305–596

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Alice Springs to Manguritrain train
    2. Take the train from Manguri to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    38h 20m
    $3,177–3,417

  5. Drive 2,238.6 km

    1. Drive from Alice Springs to Melbournecar car 2,238.6 km
    23h 44m
    $405–585

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus Adelaide
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train The Overland
    32h 45m
    $355–882

Alice Springs to Melbourne by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration30h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$305Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Alice Springs, NT, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alice Springs to Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Adelaide in around 30h 45m.

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