There are 5 ways to get from Darwin City to Uluru by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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Fly to Ayers Rock Airport
best- Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)plane DRW - AYQ
9h 6m$590–1,310Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus Alice Springs
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Mutitjulubus Docker River
29h 48m$353–682Train, bus
- Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain The Ghan Expedition
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Yularabus Docker River
31h 28m$2,412–2,484Drive 1,948.9 km
- Drive from Darwin City to Ulurucar 1,948.9 km
18h 16m$353–509Fly to Alice Springs Airport, bus
- Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane DRW - ASP
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Yularabus
10h 25m$670–1,400
Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darwin City to Uluru is to drive which costs $350 - $550 and takes 18h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Darwin City to Uluru is to fly which takes 9h 6m and costs $550 - $1,400.
The distance between Darwin City and Uluru is 1459 km. The road distance is 1948.9 km.
The best way to get from Darwin City to Uluru without a car is to bus which takes 29h 48m and costs $350 - $700.
It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Darwin City to Uluru, including transfers.
The best way to get from Darwin City to Uluru is to fly which takes 9h 6m and costs $550 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $700 and takes 29h 48m.
Yes, the driving distance between Darwin City to Uluru is 1949 km. It takes approximately 18h 16m to drive from Darwin City to Uluru.
There are six+ hotels available in Uluru.
What companies run services between Darwin City, NT, Australia and Uluru, NT, Australia?
Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darwin to Uluru via Alice Springs, Alice Springs, and Mutitjulu in around 29h 48m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Ayers Rock Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $700–1,300
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Ayers Rock Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $490–1,200
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Alice Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $450–1,100
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Ayers Rock Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $490–1,200
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Ayers Rock Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $700–1,300
Train from Darwin to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2,222
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $2,222
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,340
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Darwin to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $200–490
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $200–290
- Advantage
- $250–370
- Flexible
- $320–490
- Phone
- +61 8 8953 0127
- reservations@centrebushbus.com.au
- Website
- centrebushbus.com.au
Bus from Alice Springs to Mutitjulu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $120–160
- Schedules at
- centrebushbus.com.au
Bus from Alice Springs to Yulara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Schedules at
- centrebushbus.com.au
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