What is the cheapest way to get from Darwin to Alice Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Alice Springs is to bus which costs $200 - $490 and takes 21h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Darwin to Alice Springs?

The fastest way to get from Darwin to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $490 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Darwin and Alice Springs?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Darwin and arriving at Alice Springs. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 21h 5m.

How far is it from Darwin to Alice Springs?

The distance between Darwin and Alice Springs is 1340 km. The road distance is 1496.4 km.

How do I travel from Darwin to Alice Springs without a car?

The best way to get from Darwin to Alice Springs without a car is to bus which takes 21h 5m and costs $200 - $490.

How long does it take to get from Darwin to Alice Springs?

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Darwin to Alice Springs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darwin to Alice Springs bus from?

Darwin to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Darwin station.

Train, bus or fly from Darwin to Alice Springs?

The best way to get from Darwin to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $490 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $490 and takes 21h 5m, you could also train, which costs $2,255 - $2,265 and takes 23h 26m.

Where does the Darwin to Alice Springs bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Darwin to Alice Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Darwin to Alice Springs is 1496 km. It takes approximately 13h 33m to drive from Darwin to Alice Springs.

Where can I stay near Alice Springs?

There are 23+ hotels available in Alice Springs.

Darwin to Alice Springs - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)DRW - ASP
5h 14m
$495–1,345
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice SpringsAlice Springs
21h 5m
$200–490
Train
1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice SpringsThe Ghan Expedition
23h 26m
$2,258–2,264
Drive 1,496.4 km
1. Drive from Darwin to Alice Springs1,496.4 km
13h 33m
$286–413

Darwin to Alice Springs by bus (Greyhound)

6Weekly Buses

21h 5mAverage Duration

$200Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,340.3 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Alice Springs, NT, Australia?

Qantas flies from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) once daily. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Darwin to Alice Springs 6 times a week. Tickets cost $200–490 and the journey takes 21h 5m.

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