What is the cheapest way to get from Perth to Mount Isa?

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Mount Isa is to drive which costs $750 - $1,100 and takes 43h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Perth to Mount Isa?

The fastest way to get from Perth to Mount Isa is to fly which takes 9h 31m and costs $900 - $1,900.

How far is it from Perth to Mount Isa?

The distance between Perth and Mount Isa is 2672 km. The road distance is 3858.3 km.

How do I travel from Perth to Mount Isa without a car?

The best way to get from Perth to Mount Isa without a car is to train and bus which takes 4 days 21h and costs $1,100 - $8,500.

How long does it take to get from Perth to Mount Isa?

It takes approximately 9h 31m to get from Perth to Mount Isa, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Perth and Mount Isa?

Mount Isa is 2h ahead of Perth. It is currently 7:21 AM in Perth and 9:21 AM in Mount Isa.

Can I drive from Perth to Mount Isa?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Mount Isa is 3858 km. It takes approximately 43h 55m to drive from Perth to Mount Isa.

Where can I stay near Mount Isa?

There are 27+ hotels available in Mount Isa.

Perth to Mount Isa - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Perth to Mount Isa by plane, train, bus, 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
9h 31m
$927–1,833
Fly to Cloncurry Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Cloncurry Airport (CNJ)PER - CNJ
2. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Mount Isa
13h 33m
$534–1,878
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
4d 21h
$1,183–8,415
Drive 3,858.3 km
1. Drive from Perth to Mount Isa3,858.3 km
43h 55m
$749–1,082
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 8h
$3,154–13,946

Perth to Mount Isa by train and bus

1Weekly Services

4d 21hAverage Duration

$1,183Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,671.7 km
Duration: 9h 31m

What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Mount Isa, QLD, Australia?

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) 3 times a day.

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