What is the cheapest way to get from Darwin to Katherine?

The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Katherine is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 3h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Darwin to Katherine?

The fastest way to get from Darwin to Katherine is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Darwin and Katherine?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Darwin and arriving at Katherine. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Darwin to Katherine?

The distance between Darwin and Katherine is 317 km. The road distance is 315.6 km.

How do I travel from Darwin to Katherine without a car?

The best way to get from Darwin to Katherine without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs $55 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Darwin to Katherine?

The bus from Darwin to Katherine takes 4h including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Darwin to Katherine bus from?

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

Train or bus from Darwin to Katherine?

The best way to get from Darwin to Katherine is to bus which takes 4h and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,245 - $1,255 and takes 4h 16m.

Where does the Darwin to Katherine bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Darwin to Katherine?

Yes, the driving distance between Darwin to Katherine is 316 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Darwin to Katherine.

Where can I stay near Katherine?

There are 19+ hotels available in Katherine.

Darwin to Katherine - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 10 bus

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

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Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Darwin to Katherinebus Broome
4h
$55–110
Train
1. Take the train from Darwin to Katherinetrain The Ghan Expedition
4h 16m
$1,247–1,253
Drive 315.6 km
1. Drive from Darwin to Katherinecar 315.6 km
3h 8m
$58–83
Line 10 bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Woolworths Cavenagh St to Casuarina Terminusbus
2. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Katherine (KTR)plane DRW - KTR
4h 2m
$410–1,945

Darwin to Katherine by bus (Greyhound)

5Weekly Buses

4hAverage Duration

$55Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 316.9 km
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Katherine, NT, Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Darwin to Katherine 5 times a week. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Journey Beyond - The Ghan operates a train from Darwin to Katherine twice a week. Tickets cost $1,211 and the journey takes 4h.

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