There are 6 ways to get from Alice Springs to Melbourne by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)ASP - MEL
3h 30m$417–1,064Bus, train via Bendigo
cheapest- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
- Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl
- Take the train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Station
33h 14m$226–557Bus
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to AdelaideAdelaide
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach TerminalMelbourne
30h 45m$305–596Train
- Take the train from Alice Springs to Manguri
- Take the train from Manguri to Adelaide Station
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Station
37h 30m$3,177–3,417Drive 2,238.6 km
- Drive from Alice Springs to Melbourne2,238.6 km
23h 33m$424–613Bus, train
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to AdelaideAdelaide
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross StationThe Overland
31h 56m$355–882
Alice Springs to Melbourne by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alice Springs to Melbourne is to bus and train via Bendigo which costs $220 - $600 and takes 33h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Alice Springs to Melbourne is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $410 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Alice Springs to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Alice Springs to Melbourne station. However, there are services departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Southern Cross Station via Manguri and Adelaide Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 30m.
The distance between Alice Springs and Melbourne is 1896 km. The road distance is 2238.6 km.
The best way to get from Alice Springs to Melbourne without a car is to bus which takes 30h 45m and costs $300 - $600.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Alice Springs to Melbourne, including transfers.
Alice Springs to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Alice Springs station.
Alice Springs to Melbourne train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, depart from Alice Springs station.
The best way to get from Alice Springs to Melbourne is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $410 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $600 and takes 30h 45m, you could also train, which costs $3,100 - $3,500 and takes 37h 30m.
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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alice Springs to Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Adelaide in around 30h 45m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $400–950
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Melbourne Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–950
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Melbourne Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–950
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Melbourne Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $350–700
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
Train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $140–380
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $140–170
- Red Standard Everyday
- $190–230
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $260–310
- Red Premium Everyday
- $320–380
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
- 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
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–50
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
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Alice Springs to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Adelaide station.
Melbourne is 1h 30m ahead of Alice Springs. It is currently 4:22 PM in Alice Springs and 5:52 PM in Melbourne.
Alice Springs to Melbourne train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, arrive at Manguri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alice Springs to Melbourne is 2239 km. It takes approximately 23h 33m to drive from Alice Springs to Melbourne.
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