What is the cheapest way to get from Brisbane (Region) to Adelaide?

The cheapest way to get from Brisbane (Region) to Adelaide is to bus which costs $170 - $270 and takes 39h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brisbane (Region) to Adelaide?

The fastest way to get from Brisbane (Region) to Adelaide is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $180 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Brisbane (Region) and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane (Region) station to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Roma Street Station, Stand F and arriving at 85 Franklin St via Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E, Liverpool and Albury Station/Hume Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Brisbane (Region) and Adelaide?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brisbane and arriving at Adelaide. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday. The journey takes approximately 3 days 22h.

How far is it from Brisbane (Region) to Adelaide?

The distance between Brisbane (Region) and Adelaide is 1637 km. The road distance is 1920.9 km.

How do I travel from Brisbane (Region) to Adelaide without a car?

The best way to get from Brisbane (Region) to Adelaide without a car is to bus which takes 39h 15m and costs $170 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Brisbane (Region) to Adelaide?

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Brisbane (Region) to Adelaide, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brisbane (Region) to Adelaide bus from?

Brisbane (Region) to Adelaide bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Roma Street Station, Stand F.

Where do I catch the Brisbane (Region) to Adelaide train from?

Brisbane (Region) to Adelaide train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Roma Street Station.

Train, bus or fly from Brisbane (Region) to Adelaide?

The best way to get from Brisbane (Region) to Adelaide is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $180 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $270 and takes 39h 15m, you could also train via Sydney, which costs $460 - $4,900 and takes 41h 50m.

Where does the Brisbane (Region) to Adelaide bus arrive?

Brisbane (Region) to Adelaide bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A.

What is the time difference between Brisbane (Region) and Adelaide?

Adelaide is 30 min behind Brisbane (Region). It is currently 6:05 PM in Brisbane (Region) and 5:35 PM in Adelaide.

Where does the Brisbane (Region) to Adelaide train arrive?

Brisbane (Region) to Adelaide train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Brisbane (Region) to Adelaide?

Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane (Region) to Adelaide is 1921 km. It takes approximately 21h 13m to drive from Brisbane (Region) to Adelaide.

How do I get a train ticket from Brisbane (Region) to Adelaide?

Book your Brisbane (Region) to Adelaide train tickets online with 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Adelaide?

There are 1594+ hotels available in Adelaide.

Brisbane (Region) to Adelaide - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Brisbane (Region) to Adelaide by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly from Brisbane Airport
best
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane BNE - ADL
4h 39m
$183–439
Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane OOL - ADL
6h 32m
$136–446
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus
2. Take the bus from Liverpool to Albury stationbus
3. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
39h 15m
$179–270
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
2. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain Syd-Adl 2026
41h 50m
$460–4,849
Drive 1,920.9 km
1. Drive from Brisbane (Region) to Adelaidecar 1,920.9 km
21h 13m
$345–499
Train to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane MCY - ADL
7h 30m
$228–388
Train
1. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain Great Southern Rail
3d 22h
$3,290–18,000

Brisbane (Region) to Adelaide by bus

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39h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,636.7 km
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Brisbane (Region), QLD, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to 85 Franklin St via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A, Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E, Liverpool Station, Stand A, Liverpool, and Albury Station/Hume Hwy in around 39h 15m.

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