There are 9 ways to get from Queensland to Adelaide by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly from Brisbane Airport
best- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane BNE - ADL
4h 34m$183–439Fly from Gold Coast Airport
cheapest- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane OOL - ADL
4h 57m$126–396Bus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Alburybus
- Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
41h 10m$249–590Train via Sydney
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
- Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain Syd-Adl 2026
41h 35m$460–4,549Drive 1,919.1 km
- Drive from Brisbane to Adelaidecar 1,919.1 km
21h 13m$344–497Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport
- Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane MCY - ADL
4h 33m$226–476Fly from Cairns
- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane CNS - ADL
5h 3m$186–566Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport
- Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane WTB - ADL
5h 52m$399–1,019Train
- Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain Great Southern Rail
3d 22h$3,290–18,000
Queensland to Adelaide by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Queensland to Adelaide is to fly which costs $120 - $400 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Queensland to Adelaide is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $220 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Queensland to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Brisbane and arriving at 85 Franklin St via Central Station and Albury Station/Hume Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brisbane and arriving at Adelaide. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday. The journey takes approximately 3 days 22h.
The distance between Queensland and Adelaide is 1639 km. The road distance is 1919.1 km.
The best way to get from Queensland to Adelaide without a car is to bus which takes 41h 10m and costs $240 - $600.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Queensland to Adelaide, including transfers.
Queensland to Adelaide bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Brisbane station.
Queensland to Adelaide train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Roma Street Station.
The best way to get from Queensland to Adelaide is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $180 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $600 and takes 41h 10m, you could also train via Sydney, which costs $460 - $4,600 and takes 41h 35m.
What companies run services between Queensland, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brisbane to 85 Franklin St via Central Station, Albury, and Albury Station/Hume Hwy in around 41h 10m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–850
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Adelaide Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–900
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–480
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–1,100
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–350
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–950
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $320–950
Flights from Cairns to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–450
Flights from Cairns to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,300
Flights from Cairns to Adelaide Airport via Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–450
Flights from Cairns to Adelaide Airport via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $450–1,300
Flights from Cairns to Adelaide Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,400
Flights from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport to Adelaide Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–950
Flights from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport to Adelaide Airport via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $330–950
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–430
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–430
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Adelaide Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–430
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–410
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–410
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–400
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–400
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–400
Flights from Cairns to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $280–900
Flights from Cairns to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–900
Flights from Cairns to Adelaide Airport via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–900
Flights from Cairns to Adelaide Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–900
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–400
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Adelaide Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–400
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–480
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–480
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–480
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–350
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–350
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–350
Flights from Cairns to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–450
Flights from Cairns to Adelaide Airport via Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–450
Flights from Cairns to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–450
Flights from Cairns to Adelaide Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–450
Flights from Cairns to Adelaide Airport via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–450
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
Train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide Parklands
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $400–4,300
- Book at
- https://bookings.journeybeyondrail.com.au/
- Everyday Daynighter Seat
- $400
- Advanced Gold Single Cabin
- $650–900
- Low Gold Single Cabin
- $700–950
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $850–1,100
- GOLD TWIN
- $1,100–2,000
- GOLD SINGLE
- $1,000–1,800
- PLATINUM
- $2,800–4,300
- GOLD PREMIUM TWIN
- $1,400–2,400
Train from Brisbane to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 3d 22h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $3,290–18,000
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Gold
- $3,290
- Gold Premium
- $4,390
- Suites
- $15,000–18,000
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- customerservice@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–330
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $150–210
- Advantage
- $180–270
- Flexible
- $230–330
Bus from Central Station to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $85–130
- Advantage
- $100–160
- Flexible
- $120–190
- Website
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.relations@vline.com.au
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin St
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–70
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
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More Questions & Answers
Queensland to Adelaide bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.
Queensland to Adelaide train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Queensland to Adelaide is 1919 km. It takes approximately 21h 13m to drive from Queensland to Adelaide.
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