There are 4 ways to get from Northern Territory to Adelaide by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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- Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)ASP - ADL
2h 45m$320–1,246Bus, train
- Take the bus from Darwin to Katherine
- Take the train from Katherine to Alice Springs
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
40h 37m$1,942–2,282Drive 3,026.4 km
- Drive from Darwin to Adelaide3,026.4 km
28h 46m$594–858Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Darwin to Alice SpringsAlice Springs
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to AdelaideAdelaide
42h$417–990
Northern Territory to Adelaide by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northern Territory to Adelaide is to fly which costs $320 - $1,300 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Northern Territory to Adelaide is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $320 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Northern Territory to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Darwin and arriving at Adelaide via Alice Springs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h.
The distance between Northern Territory and Adelaide is 1338 km. The road distance is 3026.4 km.
The best way to get from Northern Territory to Adelaide without a car is to bus and train which takes 40h 37m and costs $1,900 - $2,300.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Northern Territory to Adelaide, including transfers.
Northern Territory to Adelaide bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Darwin station.
The best way to get from Northern Territory to Adelaide is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $320 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $410 - $1,000 and takes 42h.
Northern Territory to Adelaide bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Alice Springs station.
Adelaide is 1h ahead of Northern Territory. It is currently 5:34 AM in Northern Territory and 6:34 AM in Adelaide.
What companies run services between Northern Territory, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?
Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darwin to Adelaide via Alice Springs in around 42h.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–700
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,200
Train from Katherine to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1,677
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $1,677
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $1,766
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Darwin to Katherine
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $55–80
- Advantage
- $60–90
- Flexible
- $65–110
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $210–500
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $210–300
- Advantage
- $250–380
- Flexible
- $330–500
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
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Best ways to travel around Australia
Read the travel guide
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Northern Territory to Adelaide is 3026 km. It takes approximately 28h 46m to drive from Northern Territory to Adelaide.
There are 1439+ hotels available in Adelaide.





