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

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Simpson Desert by plane, unknown, or train

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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 12m

  2. Fly Melbourne Airport to Olympic Dam Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Olympic Dam Airport (OLP)plane plane MEL - OLP
    2. Walk from Olympic Dam Airport (OLP) to Simpson Desertunknown unknown
    13h 30m

  3. 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 32m

  4. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Olympic Dam Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Olympic Dam Airport (OLP)plane plane AVV - OLP
    3. Walk from Olympic Dam Airport (OLP) to Simpson Desertunknown unknown
    21h 28m

  5. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Coober Pedy Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    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
    26h 45m

  6. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Alice Springs Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    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
    19h 50m

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$372Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,358.4 km
  • Duration: 14h 12m

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 Olympic Dam Airport (OLP), then travel to Simpson Desert.

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