There are 4 ways to get from Darwin to Adelaide by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane DRW - ADL
7h 6m$225–855Bus, train
- Take the bus from Darwin to Katherinebus
- Take the train from Katherine to Alice Springstrain
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
40h 37m$2,327–2,667Drive 3,026.3 km
- Drive from Darwin to Adelaidecar 3,026.3 km
28h 46m$576–831Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus Alice Springs
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus Adelaide
42h$417–990
Darwin to Adelaide by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Adelaide is to fly which costs $220 - $900 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Darwin to Adelaide is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs $220 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Darwin to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Darwin and arriving at Adelaide via Alice Springs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h.
The distance between Darwin and Adelaide is 2647 km. The road distance is 3026.3 km.
The best way to get from Darwin to Adelaide without a car is to bus and train which takes 40h 37m and costs $2,300 - $2,700.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Darwin to Adelaide, including transfers.
Darwin to Adelaide bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Darwin station.
The best way to get from Darwin to Adelaide is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs $220 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $410 - $1,000 and takes 42h.
Darwin to Adelaide bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Alice Springs station.
Adelaide is 1h ahead of Darwin. It is currently 8:12 PM in Darwin and 9:12 PM in Adelaide.
What companies run services between Darwin, 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.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380–950
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Adelaide Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $380–950
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Adelaide Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380–950
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–850
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Adelaide Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–850
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $380–700
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Adelaide Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $380–700
Train from Katherine to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2,062
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $2,062
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,171
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Darwin to Katherine
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $55–80
- Advantage
- $60–90
- Flexible
- $65–110
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
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
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