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How to get fromDarwin to Simpson Desertby plane, unknown or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Darwin to Simpson Desert by plane, unknown, or bus

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  1. Fly Darwin International Airport to Alice Springs Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)planeDRW - ASP
    2. Walk from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Simpson Desertunknown
    14h 33m

  2. Bus to Katherine, fly to Alice Springs Airport, travel

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Katherinebus
    2. Fly from Katherine (KTR) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)planeKTR - ASP
    3. Walk from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Simpson Desertunknown
    17h 56m

  3. Fly Darwin International Airport to Bedourie Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Bedourie Airport (BEU)planeDRW - BEU
    2. Walk from Bedourie Airport (BEU) to Simpson Desertunknown
    5d 2h

Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$481Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Simpson Desert, SA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Darwin to Simpson Desert. However, you can take the line 10 bus to Casuarina Terminus, take the line 3 bus to Henry Wrigley Dr Airport Precinct, walk to Darwin International Airport (DRW) airport, fly to Alice Springs Airport (ASP), then travel to Simpson Desert. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Katherine, take the taxi to Katherine (KTR) airport, fly to Alice Springs Airport (ASP), then travel to Simpson Desert.

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