There are 4 ways to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane ADL - ASP
2h 10m$330–1,200Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus Alice Springs
22h 15m$260–550Train
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain The Ghan
28h 35m$2,033–2,043Drive 1,527.2 km
- Drive from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)car 1,527.2 km
15h 22m$272–392
Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) is to drive which costs $270 - $400 and takes 15h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs $330 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP). However, there are services departing from Stop 10 Adelaide Airport and arriving at Alice Springs via Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Adelaide Airport (ADL) station to Alice Springs Airport (ASP). However, there are services departing from Adelaide Station and arriving at Alice Springs via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 35m.
The distance between Adelaide Airport (ADL) and Alice Springs Airport (ASP) is 1317 km. The road distance is 1527.2 km.
The best way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) without a car is to bus which takes 22h 15m and costs $260 - $550.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP), including transfers and time at the airport.
Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Adelaide station.
Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, depart from Adelaide Station.
The best way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs $330 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $550 and takes 22h 15m, you could also train, which costs $2,030 - $2,050 and takes 28h 35m.
What companies run services between Adelaide Airport (ADL), Australia and Alice Springs Airport (ASP), Australia?
Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) once daily. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Adelaide to Alice Springs 6 times a week. Tickets cost $220–500 and the journey takes 20h 30m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Alice Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–850
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Alice Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,100
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1,988
- Book at
- Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $1,988
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,093
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Adelaide to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–500
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $220–310
- Advantage
- $270–400
- Flexible
- $350–500
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The quickest flight from Adelaide Airport Airport to Alice Springs Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 10m.
Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Alice Springs station.
Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, arrive at Alice Springs station.
Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) is 1527 km. It takes approximately 15h 22m to drive from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP).
Qantas and Virgin Australia offer flights from Adelaide Airport Airport to Alice Springs Airport Airport.
There are 22+ hotels available in Alice Springs Airport (ASP).