There are 4 ways to get from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Darwin Airport (DRW) by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane ASP - DRW
2h 10m$490–1,400Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwinbus Darwin
23h 41m$256–542Train
- Take the train from Alice Springs to Darwintrain The Ghan
25h 29m$1,960–1,972Drive 1,508.1 km
- Drive from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Darwin Airport (DRW)car 1,508.1 km
13h 52m$268–386
Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Darwin Airport (DRW) is to drive which costs $260 - $390 and takes 13h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Darwin Airport (DRW) is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs $490 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Darwin Airport (DRW). However, there are services departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Henry Wrigley Dr, Airport Precinct via Darwin Harry Chan Ave and Casuarina Bradshaw Terrace. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Darwin Airport (DRW). However, there are services departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Darwin via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 29m.
The distance between Alice Springs Airport (ASP) and Darwin Airport (DRW) is 1306 km. The road distance is 1508.1 km.
The best way to get from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Darwin Airport (DRW) without a car is to bus which takes 23h 41m and costs $250 - $550.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Darwin International Airport (DRW), including transfers and time at the airport.
Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Darwin Airport (DRW) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Alice Springs station.
Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Darwin Airport (DRW) train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, depart from Alice Springs station.
The best way to get from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Darwin Airport (DRW) is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs $490 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $550 and takes 23h 41m, you could also train, which costs $1,960 - $1,980 and takes 25h 29m.
What companies run services between Alice Springs Airport (ASP), Australia and Darwin Airport (DRW), Australia?
Qantas flies from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Alice Springs to Darwin 6 times a week. Tickets cost $220–500 and the journey takes 21h 35m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Darwin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $480–1,200
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Alice Springs to Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1,902
- Book at
- Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $1,902
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,003
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Alice Springs to Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–500
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $220–310
- Advantage
- $270–400
- Flexible
- $340–500
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The quickest flight from Alice Springs Airport Airport to Darwin International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 10m.
Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Darwin Airport (DRW) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Darwin station.
Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Darwin Airport (DRW) train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, arrive at Darwin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Darwin Airport (DRW) is 1508 km. It takes approximately 13h 52m to drive from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Darwin Airport (DRW).
Qantas offers flights from Alice Springs Airport Airport to Darwin International Airport Airport.
There are 523+ hotels available in Darwin Airport (DRW).