There are 5 ways to get from Darwin to Yulara 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 27m$620–1,424Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Darwin to Alice SpringsAlice Springs
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to YularaDocker River
28h 46m$317–650Train, bus
- Take the train from Darwin to Alice SpringsThe Ghan
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to YularaDocker River
31h 8m$2,052–2,108Drive 1,929.4 km
- Drive from Darwin to Yulara1,929.4 km
17h 51m$379–547Fly 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
12h 42m$645–1,505
Darwin to Yulara by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Yulara is to bus which costs $310 - $650 and takes 28h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Darwin to Yulara is to fly which takes 11h 27m and costs $600 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Darwin to Yulara. However, there are services departing from Darwin and arriving at Yulara via Alice Springs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 46m.
The distance between Darwin and Yulara is 1447 km. The road distance is 1929.4 km.
The best way to get from Darwin to Yulara without a car is to bus which takes 28h 46m and costs $310 - $650.
It takes approximately 11h 27m to get from Darwin to Yulara, including transfers.
Darwin to Yulara bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Darwin station.
The best way to get from Darwin to Yulara is to fly which takes 11h 27m and costs $600 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $310 - $650 and takes 28h 46m.
Darwin to Yulara bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Alice Springs station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darwin to Yulara is 1929 km. It takes approximately 17h 51m to drive from Darwin to Yulara.
What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Yulara, 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 Yulara via Alice Springs and Alice Springs in around 28h 46m.
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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 Yulara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Schedules at
- centrebushbus.com.au
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