What is the cheapest way to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Mount Isa?

The cheapest way to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Mount Isa is to fly and bus which costs $360 - $1,300 and takes 16h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Mount Isa?

The fastest way to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Mount Isa is to fly which takes 8h 13m and costs $950 - $1,900.

Is there a direct train between Perth Airport (PER) and Mount Isa?

No, there is no direct train from Perth Airport (PER) to Mount Isa station. However, there are services departing from Airport Central Stn Platform 1 and arriving at Mount Isa station via Perth, Central Station, Roma Street and Townsville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6 days 5h.

How far is it from Perth Airport (PER) to Mount Isa?

The distance between Perth Airport (PER) and Mount Isa is 2658 km. The road distance is 3854.2 km.

How do I travel from Perth Airport (PER) to Mount Isa without a car?

The best way to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Mount Isa without a car is to train and bus via Adelaide which takes 5 days 10h and costs $3,100 - $15,000.

How long does it take to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Mount Isa?

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Mount Isa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth Airport (PER) to Mount Isa train from?

Perth Airport (PER) to Mount Isa train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, depart from Perth station.

Train or fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Mount Isa?

The best way to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Mount Isa is to fly which takes 8h 13m and costs $950 - $1,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,000 - $19,000 and takes 6 days 5h.

What is the time difference between Perth Airport (PER) and Mount Isa?

Mount Isa is 2h ahead of Perth Airport (PER). It is currently 6:02 AM in Perth Airport (PER) and 8:02 AM in Mount Isa.

Where does the Perth Airport (PER) to Mount Isa train arrive?

Perth Airport (PER) to Mount Isa train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, arrive at Sydney Central Station.

Can I drive from Perth Airport (PER) to Mount Isa?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth Airport (PER) to Mount Isa is 3854 km. It takes approximately 43h 46m to drive from Perth Airport (PER) to Mount Isa.

Where can I stay near Mount Isa?

There are 27+ hotels available in Mount Isa.

Can I share a ride from Perth Airport (PER) to Mount Isa?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Perth Airport (PER) and Mount Isa. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Perth Airport (PER) to Mount Isa - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Mount Isa by plane, train, bus, rideshare, 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 to Mount Isa Airport
best
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)PER - ISA
8h 13m
$969–1,807
Fly to Julia Creek Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Julia Creek Airport (JCK)PER - JCK
2. Take the bus from Julia Creek to Mount Isa
16h 56m
$369–1,243
Train, bus via Adelaide
1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklands
2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbane
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isa
5d 10h
$3,165–14,169
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Perth-PER to Mount Isa3,854.2 km
43h 46m
Drive 3,854.2 km
1. Drive from Perth Airport (PER) to Mount Isa3,854.2 km
43h 46m
$740–1,069
Fly to Cloncurry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Cloncurry Airport (CNJ)PER - CNJ
2. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Mount Isa
12h 15m
$783–1,882
Fly to Boulia Airport, drive
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Boulia Airport (BQL)PER - BQL
2. Drive from Boulia Airport (BQL) to Mount Isa
28h 42m
$484–1,140
Fly to Winton Airport, bus
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Winton Airport (WIN)PER - WIN
2. Take the bus from Winton to Mount Isa
26h 23m
$395–1,301
Fly to Hughenden Airport, bus
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Hughenden Airport (HGD)PER - HGD
2. Take the bus from Hughenden to Mount Isa
27h 40m
$503–1,204
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Perth to Sydney Central Station
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isa
5d 16h
$1,174–10,405
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Sydney Central Station
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsville
4. Take the train from Townsville station to Mount Isa station
6d 5h
$1,039–18,355

Perth Airport (PER) to Mount Isa by train and bus

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5d 16hAverage Duration

$1,174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,657.8 km
Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between Perth Airport (PER), Australia and Mount Isa, QLD, Australia?

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Airport Central Stn Platform 1 to Mount Isa station via Perth Stn Platform 7, Perth, Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Townsville, and Townsville station in around 6d 5h.

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