What is the cheapest way to get from Humpty Doo to Alice Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Humpty Doo to Alice Springs is to bus which costs $200 - $490 and takes 21h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Humpty Doo to Alice Springs?

The fastest way to get from Humpty Doo to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $500 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Humpty Doo and Alice Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Humpty Doo to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Arnhem Highway / Hayball Road and arriving at Alice Springs via Palmerston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 38m.

How far is it from Humpty Doo to Alice Springs?

The distance between Humpty Doo and Alice Springs is 1364 km. The road distance is 1466 km.

How do I travel from Humpty Doo to Alice Springs without a car?

The best way to get from Humpty Doo to Alice Springs without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 8m and costs $1,700 - $1,800.

How long does it take to get from Humpty Doo to Alice Springs?

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Humpty Doo to Alice Springs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Humpty Doo to Alice Springs bus from?

Humpty Doo to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Palmerston station.

Train, bus or fly from Humpty Doo to Alice Springs?

The best way to get from Humpty Doo to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $500 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $490 and takes 21h 38m, you could also train, which costs $1,890 - $1,910 and takes 23h 36m.

Where does the Humpty Doo to Alice Springs bus arrive?

Humpty Doo to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Alice Springs station.

Can I drive from Humpty Doo to Alice Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Humpty Doo to Alice Springs is 1466 km. It takes approximately 13h 13m to drive from Humpty Doo to Alice Springs.

Where can I stay near Alice Springs?

There are 24+ hotels available in Alice Springs.

Humpty Doo to Alice Springs - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Humpty Doo to Alice Springs by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), 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
best
1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)DRW - ASP
6h 3m
$525–1,345
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palmerston to Alice SpringsAlice Springs
21h 38m
$200–490
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Palmerston to KatherineAlice Springs / ...
2. Take the train from Katherine to Alice SpringsThe Ghan Expedition
20h 8m
$1,727–1,777
Drive 1,466 km
1. Drive from Humpty Doo to Alice Springs1,466 km
13h 13m
$285–412
Train
1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice SpringsThe Ghan Expedition
23h 36m
$1,894–1,904

Humpty Doo to Alice Springs by bus and train

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20h 8mAverage Duration

$1,727Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,363.6 km
Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Humpty Doo, NT, Australia and Alice Springs, NT, Australia?

Qantas flies from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Palmerston to Alice Springs 6 times a week. Tickets cost $200–490 and the journey takes 20h 15m.

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