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How to get fromBrisbane Airport (BNE) to Darwinby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Darwin by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane BNE - DRW
    4h 26m
    $351–928

  2. Train via Sydney

    1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train
    4d 2h
    $3,357–7,763

  3. Drive 3,434.8 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Darwincar car 3,434.8 km
    34h 38m
    $608–878

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwinbus bus
    4d 13h
    $3,217–5,122

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train
    6d 7h
    $6,102–20,918

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Darwin by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration4d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$3,217Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Darwin.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,863 km
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Brisbane Airport (BNE), Australia and Darwin, NT, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from International Airport Station to Darwin via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Adelaide Parklands, Adelaide Station, and Darwin in around 4d 2h.

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