There are 5 ways to get from Darwin to Curtin Springs by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or taxi
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Fly to Alice Springs Airport, bus
best- Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)DRW - ASP
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Curtin Springs
12h 26m$635–1,495Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Darwin to Alice SpringsAlice Springs
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Curtin SpringsDocker River
28h 30m$317–640Train, bus
- Take the train from Darwin to Alice SpringsThe Ghan
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Curtin SpringsDocker River
30h 52m$2,052–2,098Drive 1,847.7 km
- Drive from Darwin to Curtin Springs1,847.7 km
17h 6m$362–522Fly to Ayers Rock Airport, taxi
- Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)DRW - AYQ
- Take the taxi from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Curtin Springs
12h 21m$790–1,630
Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Curtin Springs is to bus which costs $310 - $650 and takes 28h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Darwin to Curtin Springs is to fly and taxi which takes 12h 21m and costs $750 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Darwin to Curtin Springs. However, there are services departing from Darwin and arriving at Curtin Springs via Alice Springs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 30m.
The distance between Darwin and Curtin Springs is 1722 km. The road distance is 1847.7 km.
The best way to get from Darwin to Curtin Springs without a car is to bus which takes 28h 30m and costs $310 - $650.
It takes approximately 12h 26m to get from Darwin to Curtin Springs, including transfers.
Darwin to Curtin Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Darwin station.
Darwin to Curtin Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Alice Springs station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darwin to Curtin Springs is 1848 km. It takes approximately 17h 6m to drive from Darwin to Curtin Springs.
What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Curtin Springs, NT, Australia?
You can take a bus from Darwin to Curtin Springs via Alice Springs, Alice Springs, and Curtin Springs in around 28h 30m.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Alice Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $480–900
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Ayers Rock Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,500
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Ayers Rock Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $800–1,500
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Ayers Rock Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,500
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Ayers Rock Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
Train from Darwin to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $1,906
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $1,906
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,007
- Phone
- +61 8 8953 0127
- reservations@centrebushbus.com.au
- Website
- centrebushbus.com.au
Bus from Alice Springs to Curtin Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $110–150
- Schedules at
- centrebushbus.com.au
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $190–230
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