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How to get fromDarwin to Australian Openby plane, bus (Greyhound), train or car

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)planeDRW - MEL
    8h 4m
    $314–874

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
    2d 5h
    $518–1,095

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain
    2. Take the train from Alice Springs to Manguritrain
    3. Take the train from Manguri to Adelaide Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
    2d 14h

  4. Drive 3,735.8 km

    1. Drive from Darwin to Australian Opencar3,735.8 km
    37h 7m
    $726–1,048

Darwin to Australian Open by bus, train, and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$518Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Australian Open, VIC, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darwin to Australian Open via Alice Springs, Adelaide, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Southern Cross Station, and Flinders Street Station in around 2d 5h.

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