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

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Simpson Desert by plane, unknown, or bus

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane plane MEL - ASP
    2. Walk from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Simpson Desertunknown unknown
    14h 7m

  2. Fly Melbourne Airport to Coober Pedy Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD)plane plane MEL - CPD
    2. Walk from Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) to Simpson Desertunknown unknown
    13h 22m

  3. Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Coober Pedy Airport, travel

    1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD)plane plane AVV - CPD
    3. Walk from Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) to Simpson Desertunknown unknown
    25h 53m

  4. Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Alice Springs Airport, travel

    1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane plane AVV - ASP
    3. Walk from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Simpson Desertunknown unknown
    18h 13m

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$364Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Simpson Desert, SA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Simpson Desert. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Alice Springs Airport (ASP), then travel to Simpson Desert. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD), then travel to Simpson Desert.

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