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How to get fromSydney to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)planeSYD - ASP
    4h 33m
    $398–1,022

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Alburybus
    2. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
    44h 54m
    $332–789

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide ParklandstrainSyd-Adl 2025 / ...
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice SpringstrainThe Ghan
    2d 5h
    $2,422–5,723

  4. Drive 2,733.9 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)car2,733.9 km
    28h 25m
    $529–764

  5. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)planeOAG - ASP
    8h 25m
    $748–2,170

  6. Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus
    2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)planeCBR - ASP
    10h 57m
    $575–1,207

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket$382Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Alice Springs Airport (ASP), Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) via Albury, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Adelaide, and Alice Springs in around 44h 54m.

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