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
6h 54m$255–855Bus, train
- Take the bus from Darwin to Katherinebus
- Take the train from Katherine to Alice Springstrain
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
41h 37m$2,341–2,672Drive 3,026.3 km
- Drive from Darwin to Adelaidecar 3,026.3 km
29h$538–776Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus Alice Springs
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus Adelaide
43h$440–993
Darwin to Adelaide by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Adelaide is to fly which costs $250 - $900 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Darwin to Adelaide is to fly which takes 6h 54m and costs $250 - $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 43h.
The distance between Darwin and Adelaide is 2648 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 41h 37m and costs $2,300 - $2,700.
It takes approximately 6h 54m 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 6h 54m and costs $250 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $440 - $1,000 and takes 43h.
Darwin to Adelaide bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Alice Springs station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darwin to Adelaide is 3026 km. It takes approximately 29h to drive from Darwin to Adelaide.
What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?
Qantas and Jetstar fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darwin to Adelaide via Alice Springs in around 43h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,200
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Adelaide Airport via Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,200
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,200
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Adelaide Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,200
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Adelaide Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,200
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Adelaide Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Train from Katherine to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2,062
- Book at
- Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $2,062
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,171
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- sales@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Darwin to Katherine
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $55–85
- Advantage
- $60–95
- Flexible
- $75–110
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–500
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $220–310
- Advantage
- $270–400
- Flexible
- $350–500
Bus from Darwin to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–500
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $220–310
- Advantage
- $270–400
- Flexible
- $340–500
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–500
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $220–310
- Advantage
- $270–400
- Flexible
- $350–500
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