There are 4 ways to get from Central Station to Alice Springs by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane SYD - ASP
4h 46m$491–1,388Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Alburybus
- Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
44h 47m$349–863Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain Syd-Adl 2026
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain The Ghan
2d 5h$2,492–6,683Drive 2,741.5 km
- Drive from Central Station to Alice Springscar 2,741.5 km
28h 42m$496–717
Central Station to Alice Springs by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Central Station to Alice Springs is to bus which costs $340 - $900 and takes 44h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Central Station to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $490 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Central Station to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Alice Springs via Albury Station/Hume Hwy and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Central Station station to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Alice Springs via Adelaide Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
The distance between Central Station and Alice Springs is 2042 km. The road distance is 2741.5 km.
The best way to get from Central Station to Alice Springs without a car is to bus which takes 44h 47m and costs $340 - $900.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Central Station to Alice Springs, including transfers.
Central Station to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Sydney International Airport station.
Central Station to Alice Springs train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Central Station to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $490 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $900 and takes 44h 47m, you could also train, which costs $2,400 - $7,000 and takes 2 days 5h.
What companies run services between Central Station, NSW, Australia and Alice Springs, NT, Australia?
Qantas, Airnorth, and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Alice Springs via International Airport Station, Sydney International Airport, Albury, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, and Adelaide in around 44h 47m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Alice Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,200
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Alice Springs Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,200
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Alice Springs Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,200
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Alice Springs Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,200
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Alice Springs Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,600
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklands
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $400–4,600
- 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
- $1,200–2,200
- GOLD SINGLE
- $1,100–2,000
- PLATINUM
- $3,000–4,600
- GOLD PREMIUM TWIN
- $1,500–2,600
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2,093
- Book at
- Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $1,893
- Flexible Gold Single Cabin
- $2,093
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $95–140
- Flexible
- $120–220
Bus from Adelaide to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–550
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $220–310
- Flexible
- $270–550
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin St
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Central Station to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Albury station.
Alice Springs is 1h 30m behind Central Station. It is currently 11:23 AM in Central Station and 9:53 AM in Alice Springs.
Central Station to Alice Springs train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, arrive at Adelaide Parklands station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central Station to Alice Springs is 2741 km. It takes approximately 28h 42m to drive from Central Station to Alice Springs.
There are 22+ hotels available in Alice Springs.