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How to get fromSydney to Simpson Desertby plane, unknown or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Simpson Desert by plane, unknown, or train

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Alice Springs Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)planeSYD - ASP
    2. Walk from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Simpson Desertunknown
    14h 6m

  2. Fly Sydney International Airport to Coober Pedy Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD)planeSYD - CPD
    2. Walk from Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) to Simpson Desertunknown
    14h 46m

  3. Fly Sydney International Airport to Olympic Dam Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Olympic Dam Airport (OLP)planeSYD - OLP
    2. Walk from Olympic Dam Airport (OLP) to Simpson Desertunknown
    14h 4m

  4. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Coober Pedy Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD)planeNTL - CPD
    3. Walk from Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) to Simpson Desertunknown
    28h 25m

  5. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Olympic Dam Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Olympic Dam Airport (OLP)planeNTL - OLP
    3. Walk from Olympic Dam Airport (OLP) to Simpson Desertunknown
    20h 53m

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

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$377Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Simpson Desert, SA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Simpson Desert. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Alice Springs Airport (ASP), then travel to Simpson Desert. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD), then travel to Simpson Desert.

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