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How to get fromCanberra Airport (CBR) to Alice Springsby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Alice Springs by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane plane CBR - ASP
    5h 24m
    $425–1,184

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    41h 38m
    $240–695

  3. Bus, train via Melbourne

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus bus
    2. Take the train from Albury Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain train
    2d
    $2,162–2,663

  4. Drive 2,538.2 km

    1. Drive from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Alice Springscar car 2,538.2 km
    26h 45m
    $450–649

  5. Bus via Melbourne

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    41h 38m
    $403–754

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain train
    2d 10h
    $2,416–6,658

Canberra Airport (CBR) to Alice Springs by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration41h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,965.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Canberra Airport (CBR), Australia and Alice Springs, NT, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra Airport to Alice Springs via City Interchange Plt 1, Canberra, Albury, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, and Adelaide in around 41h 38m.

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