There are 4 ways to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin Airport (DRW) by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane ADL - DRW
3h 50m$250–850Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus Alice Springs
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Palmerstonbus Darwin
46h 4m$435–995Train
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain The Ghan
2d 10h$2,871–2,876Drive 3,028.5 km
- Drive from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin Airport (DRW)car 3,028.5 km
29h 7m$537–775
Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin Airport (DRW) by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin Airport (DRW) is to fly which costs $250 - $850 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin Airport (DRW) is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $250 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin Airport (DRW). However, there are services departing from Stop 10 Adelaide Airport and arriving at Henry Wrigley Dr, Airport Precinct via Adelaide, Alice Springs, Palmerston Interchange and Casuarina Bradshaw Terrace. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Adelaide Airport (ADL) station to Darwin Airport (DRW). However, there are services departing from Adelaide Station and arriving at Darwin via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.
The distance between Adelaide Airport (ADL) and Darwin Airport (DRW) is 2621 km. The road distance is 3028.5 km.
The best way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin Airport (DRW) without a car is to bus which takes 46h 4m and costs $430 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW), including transfers and time at the airport.
Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin Airport (DRW) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Adelaide station.
Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin Airport (DRW) train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, depart from Adelaide Station.
The best way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin Airport (DRW) is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $250 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $430 - $1,000 and takes 46h 4m, you could also train, which costs $2,870 - $2,876 and takes 2 days 10h.
What companies run services between Adelaide Airport (ADL), Australia and Darwin Airport (DRW), Australia?
Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stop 10 Adelaide Airport to Henry Wrigley Dr, Airport Precinct via Stop D3 Currie St - North side, Adelaide, Alice Springs, Palmerston Interchange, and Casuarina Bradshaw Terrace in around 46h 4m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,200
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,200
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–800
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Adelaide Station to Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 6h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2,839
- Book at
- Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $2,839
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,989
- 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
Bus from Alice Springs to Palmerston
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $210–490
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $210–310
- Advantage
- $260–390
- Flexible
- $340–490
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The quickest flight from Adelaide Airport Airport to Darwin International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 3h 50m.
Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin Airport (DRW) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Alice Springs station.
Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin Airport (DRW) train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, arrive at Darwin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin Airport (DRW) is 3028 km. It takes approximately 29h 7m to drive from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin Airport (DRW).
Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Qantas offer flights from Adelaide Airport Airport to Darwin International Airport Airport.
There are 522+ hotels available in Darwin Airport (DRW).