There are 5 ways to get from Darwin to Uluru by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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Fly to Ayers Rock Airport
best- Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)DRW - AYQ
11h 44m$660–1,475Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Darwin to Alice SpringsAlice Springs
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to MutitjuluDocker River
29h 48m$353–682Train, bus
- Take the train from Darwin to Alice SpringsThe Ghan
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to YularaDocker River
31h 28m$2,097–2,168Drive 1,949.1 km
- Drive from Darwin to Uluru1,949.1 km
18h 8m$383–554Fly to Alice Springs Airport, bus
- Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)DRW - ASP
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Yulara
13h 3m$690–1,565
Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Uluru is to drive which costs $380 - $600 and takes 18h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Darwin to Uluru is to fly which takes 11h 44m and costs $650 - $1,500.
The distance between Darwin and Uluru is 1467 km. The road distance is 1949.1 km.
The best way to get from Darwin to Uluru without a car is to bus which takes 29h 48m and costs $350 - $700.
It takes approximately 11h 44m to get from Darwin to Uluru, including transfers.
The best way to get from Darwin to Uluru is to fly which takes 11h 44m and costs $650 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $700 and takes 29h 48m.
Yes, the driving distance between Darwin to Uluru is 1949 km. It takes approximately 18h 8m to drive from Darwin to Uluru.
There are six+ hotels available in Uluru.
What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Uluru, NT, Australia?
Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darwin to Uluru via Alice Springs, Alice Springs, and Mutitjulu in around 29h 48m.
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- Website
- qantas.com
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
- $750–1,500
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Alice Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $480–1,000
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- +61 8 8953 0127
- reservations@centrebushbus.com.au
- Website
- centrebushbus.com.au
Bus from Alice Springs to Mutitjulu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $120–160
- Schedules at
- centrebushbus.com.au
Bus from Alice Springs to Yulara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Schedules at
- centrebushbus.com.au
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