There are 4 ways to get from Adelaide to Central Australia 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
3h 44m$360–1,250Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus Alice Springs
20h 30m$220–500Train
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain The Ghan
26h 30m$1,988Drive 1,530.4 km
- Drive from Adelaide to Central Australiacar 1,530.4 km
15h 29m$275–398
Adelaide to Central Australia by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Central Australia is to bus which costs $220 - $500 and takes 20h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Central Australia is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $360 - $1,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Adelaide and arriving at Alice Springs. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 20h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Adelaide Station station and arriving at Alice Springs. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 26h 30m.
The distance between Adelaide and Central Australia is 1338 km. The road distance is 1530.4 km.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Central Australia without a car is to bus which takes 20h 30m and costs $220 - $500.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Adelaide to Central Australia, including transfers.
Adelaide to Central Australia bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Adelaide station.
Adelaide to Central Australia train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, depart from Adelaide Station.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Central Australia is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $360 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $500 and takes 20h 30m, you could also train, which costs $1,988 and takes 26h 30m.
What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Central Australia, NT, 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
- $310–800
- 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
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $1,988
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,093
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Adelaide to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–500
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $220–310
- Advantage
- $270–400
- Flexible
- $350–500
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More Questions & Answers
Adelaide to Central Australia bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Alice Springs station.
Adelaide to Central Australia train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, arrive at Alice Springs station.
Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Central Australia is 1530 km. It takes approximately 15h 29m to drive from Adelaide to Central Australia.
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