What is the cheapest way to get from Darwin to Mount Isa?

The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Mount Isa is to drive which costs $290 - $430 and takes 14h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Darwin to Mount Isa?

The fastest way to get from Darwin to Mount Isa is to fly which takes 8h 58m and costs $800 - $1,600.

How far is it from Darwin to Mount Isa?

The distance between Darwin and Mount Isa is 1325 km. The road distance is 1600.2 km.

How do I travel from Darwin to Mount Isa without a car?

The best way to get from Darwin to Mount Isa without a car is to train and bus via Townsville which takes 5 days 23h and costs $4,800 - $17,000.

How long does it take to get from Darwin to Mount Isa?

It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Darwin to Mount Isa, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Darwin and Mount Isa?

Mount Isa is 30 min ahead of Darwin. It is currently 7:28 AM in Darwin and 7:58 AM in Mount Isa.

Can I drive from Darwin to Mount Isa?

Yes, the driving distance between Darwin to Mount Isa is 1600 km. It takes approximately 14h 43m to drive from Darwin to Mount Isa.

Where can I stay near Mount Isa?

There are 27+ hotels available in Mount Isa.

Darwin to Mount Isa - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Darwin to Mount Isa by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Mount Isa Airport
best
1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane DRW - ISA
8h 58m
$823–1,528
Drive 1,600.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Darwin to Mount Isacar 1,600.2 km
14h 43m
$295–426
Train, bus via Townsville
1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain
2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain
5. Take the train from Townsville station to Mount Isa stationtrain
5d 23h
$4,884–16,865
Fly to Cloncurry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Cloncurry Airport (CNJ)plane DRW - CNJ
2. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Mount Isabus
23h 10m
$800–1,973
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Darwin to Adelaide Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus
6d 13h
$5,751–9,357

Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) flights

2Weekly Planes

6hAverage Duration

$777Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,325 km
Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Mount Isa, QLD, Australia?

Airnorth and Qantas fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) twice a week.

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