What is the cheapest way to get from Darwin City to Adelaide?

The cheapest way to get from Darwin City to Adelaide is to fly which costs $290 - $900 and takes 4h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Darwin City to Adelaide?

The fastest way to get from Darwin City to Adelaide is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $290 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Darwin City and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct bus from Darwin City to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Darwin and arriving at Adelaide via Alice Springs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h.

How far is it from Darwin City to Adelaide?

The distance between Darwin City and Adelaide is 2640 km. The road distance is 3026.2 km.

How do I travel from Darwin City to Adelaide without a car?

The best way to get from Darwin City to Adelaide without a car is to bus which takes 42h and costs $410 - $1,000.

How long does it take to get from Darwin City to Adelaide?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Darwin City to Adelaide, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darwin City to Adelaide bus from?

Darwin City to Adelaide bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Darwin station.

Bus or fly from Darwin City to Adelaide?

The best way to get from Darwin City to Adelaide is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $290 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $410 - $1,000 and takes 42h.

Where does the Darwin City to Adelaide bus arrive?

Darwin City to Adelaide bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Alice Springs station.

Can I drive from Darwin City to Adelaide?

Yes, the driving distance between Darwin City to Adelaide is 3026 km. It takes approximately 29h to drive from Darwin City to Adelaide.

Where can I stay near Adelaide?

There are 1489+ hotels available in Adelaide.

Darwin City to Adelaide - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Darwin City to Adelaide by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane DRW - ADL
4h 30m
$295–890
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus Alice Springs
2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus Adelaide
42h
$417–990
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain The Ghan Expedition
2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus Adelaide
44h 38m
$2,467–2,764
Drive 3,026.2 km
1. Drive from Darwin City to Adelaidecar 3,026.2 km
29h
$557–805

Darwin City to Adelaide by bus (Greyhound)

6Weekly Buses

42hAverage Duration

$417Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Darwin City to Adelaide.

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Distance: 2,640.2 km
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Darwin City, NT, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darwin to Adelaide via Alice Springs in around 42h.

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