There are 5 ways to get from Alice Springs to South Australia by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly to Adelaide Airport
best- Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane ASP - ADL
2h 50m$364–1,251Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus Adelaide
20h 55m$220–500Train
- Take the train from Alice Springs to Manguritrain The Ghan Expedition
- Take the train from Manguri to Adelaide Stationtrain The Ghan Expedition
25h 55m$3,037Drive 1,531.2 km
- Drive from Alice Springs to Adelaidecar 1,531.2 km
15h 23m$275–397Fly to Whyalla Airport
- Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Whyalla Airport (WYA)plane ASP - WYA
6h 38m$751–2,461
Alice Springs to South Australia by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alice Springs to South Australia is to bus which costs $220 - $500 and takes 20h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Alice Springs to South Australia is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $360 - $1,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Adelaide. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 20h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Alice Springs to South Australia station. However, there are services departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Adelaide Station via Manguri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 55m.
The distance between Alice Springs and South Australia is 1340 km. The road distance is 1531.2 km.
The best way to get from Alice Springs to South Australia without a car is to bus which takes 20h 55m and costs $220 - $500.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Alice Springs to South Australia, including transfers.
Alice Springs to South Australia bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Alice Springs station.
Alice Springs to South Australia train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, depart from Alice Springs station.
The best way to get from Alice Springs to South Australia is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $360 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $500 and takes 20h 55m, you could also train, which costs $3,038 and takes 25h 55m.
What companies run services between Alice Springs, NT, Australia and South Australia?
Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) once daily. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide 6 times a week. Tickets cost $220–500 and the journey takes 20h 55m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,100
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Whyalla Airport via Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,400
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–800
- 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
- $1,430
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $1,430
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $1,506
Train from Manguri to Adelaide Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1,608
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $1,608
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $1,693
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- 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
Alice Springs to South Australia bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Adelaide station.
Alice Springs to South Australia train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, arrive at Manguri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alice Springs to South Australia is 1531 km. It takes approximately 15h 23m to drive from Alice Springs to South Australia.
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