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How to get fromBrisbane to Darwin Cityby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Brisbane to Darwin City 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
    5h 52m
    $344–971

  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 1h
    $3,604–7,987

  3. Drive 3,421.9 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane to Darwin Citycar car 3,421.9 km
    34h 30m
    $609–879

  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 11h
    $3,330–5,210

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train
    6d 6h
    $6,424–20,639

Brisbane to Darwin City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration4d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$3,330Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,877.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Darwin City, 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 Roma Street Station to Darwin City via Central Station, Adelaide Parklands, Adelaide Station, and Darwin in around 4d 1h.

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