There are 4 ways to get from Perth to Larapinta 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 7m$424–1,255Bus
- 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 1h$742–1,432Train
- Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain Per-Adl 2026
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain The Ghan
4d$2,605–10,902Drive 2,979.7 km
- Drive from Perth to Larapintacar 2,979.7 km
37h 37m$535–772
Perth to Larapinta by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perth to Larapinta is to drive which costs $500 - $800 and takes 37h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Perth to Larapinta is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $420 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Larapinta. However, there are services departing from East Perth and arriving at Lyndavale Drive via Roebuck Plains, Katherine and Alice Springs Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 1h.
The distance between Perth and Larapinta is 2008 km. The road distance is 2979.7 km.
The best way to get from Perth to Larapinta without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 1h and costs $700 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Perth to Larapinta, including transfers.
Perth to Larapinta bus services, operated by Integrity Coach Lines, depart from East Perth station.
The best way to get from Perth to Larapinta is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $420 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $700 - $1,500 and takes 3 days 1h, you could also train, which costs $2,600 - $11,000 and takes 4 days 0h.
Perth to Larapinta bus services, operated by Integrity Coach Lines, arrive at Roebuck Plains station.
Larapinta is 1h 30m ahead of Perth. It is currently 7:48 AM in Perth and 9:18 AM in Larapinta.
What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Larapinta, 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 Lyndavale Drive via Roebuck Plains, Katherine, Alice Springs, and Alice Springs Interchange in around 3d 1h.
- Website
- flyairnorth.com
Flights from Perth Airport to Alice Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $360–900
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
- customerservice@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Roebuck Plains to Katherine
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $230–330
- Advantage
- $290–420
- Flexible
- $360–550
Bus from Katherine to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–400
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $170–250
- Advantage
- $210–320
- Flexible
- $270–400
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Larapinta is 2980 km. It takes approximately 37h 37m to drive from Perth to Larapinta.
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