There are 5 ways to get from Alice Springs to Brisbane by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane ASP - BNE
3h 33m$536–1,371Drive 2,526.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Alice Springs to Brisbanecar 2,526.5 km
37h 31m$445–642Bus
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
- Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus
- Take the bus from Albury to Sydney International Airportbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
2d 10h$461–1,143Bus, train
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus Adelaide
- Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain Great Southern Rail
3d 5h$2,322–13,531Train
- Take the train from Alice Springs to Manguritrain
- Take the train from Manguri to Adelaide Stationtrain
- Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
3d 11h$5,194–16,094
Alice Springs to Brisbane by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alice Springs to Brisbane is to drive which costs $440 - $650 and takes 37h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Alice Springs to Brisbane is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $500 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Alice Springs to Brisbane. However, there are services departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Brisbane via 85 Franklin St, Albury, Sydney International Airport and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.
No, there is no direct train from Alice Springs to Brisbane. However, there are services departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Brisbane via Manguri and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 11h.
The distance between Alice Springs and Brisbane is 1995 km. The road distance is 2526.5 km.
The best way to get from Alice Springs to Brisbane without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 10h and costs $460 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Alice Springs to Brisbane, including transfers.
Alice Springs to Brisbane bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Alice Springs station.
Alice Springs to Brisbane train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, depart from Alice Springs station.
The best way to get from Alice Springs to Brisbane is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $500 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $460 - $1,200 and takes 2 days 10h, you could also train, which costs $5,000 - $17,000 and takes 3 days 11h.
What companies run services between Alice Springs, NT, Australia and Brisbane, QLD, Australia?
Qantas flies from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alice Springs to Brisbane via 85 Franklin St, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Albury, Sydney International Airport, Sydney Central Station, and Central Station in around 2d 10h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $490–1,400
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Brisbane Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $490–1,400
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Brisbane Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $490–1,400
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Brisbane Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $490–1,400
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Southern
Train from Adelaide to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 7h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $2,190–13,000
- Book at
- Great Southern
- Website
- Great Southern
- Gold
- $2,190
- Gold Premium
- $2,990
- Suite
- $8,500–13,000
Train from Adelaide to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 7h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $2,190–13,000
- Book at
- Great Southern
- Website
- Great Southern
- Gold
- $2,190
- Gold Premium
- $2,990
- Suite
- $8,500–13,000
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Alice Springs to Manguri
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1,441
- Book at
- Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $1,306
- Flexible Gold Single Cabin
- $1,441
Train from Manguri to Adelaide Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1,649
- Book at
- Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $1,493
- Flexible Gold Single Cabin
- $1,649
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–550
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $220–310
- Flexible
- $270–550
Bus from Albury to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $95–140
- Flexible
- $120–220
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Flexible
- $170–320
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–550
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $220–310
- Flexible
- $270–550
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwy
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More Questions & Answers
Alice Springs to Brisbane bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Adelaide station.
Brisbane is 30 min ahead of Alice Springs. It is currently 8:56 PM in Alice Springs and 9:26 PM in Brisbane.
Alice Springs to Brisbane train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, arrive at Manguri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alice Springs to Brisbane is 2527 km. It takes approximately 37h 31m to drive from Alice Springs to Brisbane.
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