There are 4 ways to get from Perth to Alice Springs Station by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane PER - ASP
4h 1m$419–1,350Bus
- Take the bus from East Perth to Roebuck Plainsbus
- Take the bus from Roebuck Plains to Katherinebus
- Take the bus from Katherine to Alice Springsbus
3d$712–1,422Train
- Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain Per-Adl 2026
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain The Ghan
4d$2,586–10,878Drive 2,976.8 km
- Drive from Perth to Alice Springs Stationcar 2,976.8 km
37h 30m$566–817
Perth to Alice Springs Station by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perth to Alice Springs Station is to drive which costs $550 - $850 and takes 37h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Perth to Alice Springs Station is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $410 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Alice Springs Station. However, there are services departing from East Perth and arriving at Alice Springs via Roebuck Plains and Katherine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 0h.
No, there is no direct train from Perth to Alice Springs Station. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Alice Springs via Adelaide Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 0h.
The distance between Perth and Alice Springs Station is 2005 km. The road distance is 2976.8 km.
The best way to get from Perth to Alice Springs Station without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 0h and costs $700 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Perth to Alice Springs Station, including transfers.
Perth to Alice Springs Station bus services, operated by Integrity Coach Lines, depart from East Perth station.
Perth to Alice Springs Station train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, depart from Perth station.
The best way to get from Perth to Alice Springs Station is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $410 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $700 - $1,500 and takes 3 days 0h, you could also train, which costs $2,500 - $11,000 and takes 4 days 0h.
What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Alice Springs Station, NT, Australia?
Airnorth flies from Perth Airport (PER) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Perth to Alice Springs via Roebuck Plains and Katherine in around 3d.
- Website
- flyairnorth.com
Flights from Perth Airport to Alice Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $330–850
Train from Perth to Adelaide Parklands
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 21h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $598–9,000
- Book at
- https://bookings.journeybeyondrail.com.au/
- Everyday Daynighter Seat
- $598
- Advanced Gold Single Cabin
- $1,000–1,400
- Low Gold Single Cabin
- $1,000–1,400
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $1,200–1,700
- GOLD TWIN
- $2,200–4,200
- GOLD SINGLE
- $2,000–3,700
- PLATINUM
- $5,500–9,000
- GOLD PREMIUM TWIN
- $2,700–5,000
Train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1,988
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $1,988
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,093
Bus from East Perth to Roebuck Plains
- Ave. Duration
- 35h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $340–490
- Schedules at
- integritycoachlines.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Roebuck Plains to Katherine
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $210–550
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $210–310
- Advantage
- $270–400
- Flexible
- $340–550
Bus from Katherine to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $160–390
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $160–240
- Advantage
- $200–300
- Flexible
- $250–390
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More Questions & Answers
Perth to Alice Springs Station bus services, operated by Integrity Coach Lines, arrive at Roebuck Plains station.
Alice Springs Station is 1h 30m ahead of Perth. It is currently 11:06 PM in Perth and 12:36 AM in Alice Springs Station.
Perth to Alice Springs Station train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, arrive at Adelaide Parklands station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Alice Springs Station is 2977 km. It takes approximately 37h 30m to drive from Perth to Alice Springs Station.
There are 23+ hotels available in Alice Springs Station.












