There are 5 ways to get from Alice Springs to Sydney Airport (SYD) by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane ASP - SYD
3h$429–1,246Bus
cheapest- 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
44h 10m$331–779Bus, train
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
- Take the bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St to Blende St After Bromide Stbus 584
- Take the train from Broken Hill Station to Central Stationtrain 446
43h 6m$351–737Train
- Take the train from Alice Springs to Manguritrain
- Take the train from Manguri to Adelaide Stationtrain
- Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Central Stationtrain
3d 16h$3,445–10,560Drive 2,734.2 km
- Drive from Alice Springs to Sydney Airport (SYD)car 2,734.2 km
28h 31m$488–705
Alice Springs to Sydney Airport (SYD) by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alice Springs to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to bus which costs $330 - $800 and takes 44h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Alice Springs to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to fly which takes 3h and costs $420 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Alice Springs to Sydney Airport (SYD). However, there are services departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Sydney International Airport via 85 Franklin St and Albury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Alice Springs to Sydney Airport (SYD) station. However, there are services departing from Alice Springs and arriving at International Airport Station via Manguri, Adelaide Parklands and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 16h.
The distance between Alice Springs and Sydney Airport (SYD) is 2035 km. The road distance is 2734.2 km.
The best way to get from Alice Springs to Sydney Airport (SYD) without a car is to bus and train which takes 43h 6m and costs $350 - $750.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Alice Springs to Sydney Airport (SYD), including transfers.
Alice Springs to Sydney Airport (SYD) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Alice Springs station.
Alice Springs to Sydney Airport (SYD) train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, depart from Alice Springs station.
The best way to get from Alice Springs to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to fly which takes 3h and costs $420 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3,400 - $11,000 and takes 3 days 16h, you could also bus, which costs $330 - $800 and takes 44h 10m.
What companies run services between Alice Springs, NT, Australia and Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia?
Qantas flies from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alice Springs to International Airport Station via Manguri, Adelaide Station, Adelaide Parklands, and Central Station in around 3d 16h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,100
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Sydney International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,100
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,100
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Sydney International Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,100
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Broken Hill Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $100–160
- First Class
- $150–220
- 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
- Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
- 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
- Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $1,608
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $1,693
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Adelaide Parklands to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 13h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $400–7,500
- Book at
- Journey Beyond
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Everyday Daynighter Seat
- $400
- Advanced Gold Single Cabin
- $650–900
- Low Gold Single Cabin
- $700–950
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $850–1,100
- GOLD TWIN
- $1,900–3,200
- GOLD SINGLE
- $1,500–3,000
- PLATINUM
- $4,500–7,500
- GOLD PREMIUM TWIN
- $2,900–4,000
- 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
- $220–500
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $220–310
- Advantage
- $270–400
- Flexible
- $350–500
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- 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 Albury to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $95–140
- Advantage
- $110–170
- Flexible
- $140–210
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St to Blende St After Bromide St
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- 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 Sydney Airport (SYD) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Adelaide station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) is 30 min ahead of Alice Springs. It is currently 8:09 AM in Alice Springs and 8:39 AM in Sydney Airport (SYD).
Alice Springs to Sydney Airport (SYD) train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, arrive at Manguri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alice Springs to Sydney Airport (SYD) is 2734 km. It takes approximately 28h 31m to drive from Alice Springs to Sydney Airport (SYD).
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