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How to get fromDarwin Airport (DRW) to Adelaideby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Adelaide by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Adelaide Airport

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane DRW - ADL
    4h 8m
    $273–860

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Palmerston to Alice Springsbus bus Alice Springs
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus Adelaide
    44h 32m
    $430–990

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain train The Ghan Expedition
    2. Take the train from Alice Springs to Adelaide Stationtrain train The Ghan Expedition
    2d 14h
    $4,232–4,237

  4. Drive 3,024.3 km

    1. Drive from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Adelaidecar car 3,024.3 km
    29h 2m
    $543–784

  5. Fly to Whyalla Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Whyalla Airport (WYA)plane plane DRW - WYA
    2. Take the bus from Whyalla to Adelaidebus bus
    13h 30m
    $435–1,466

Darwin Airport (DRW) to Adelaide by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration44h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$430Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,628.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Darwin Airport (DRW), Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Henry Wrigley Dr, Airport Precinct to Adelaide via Casuarina Bradshaw Terrace, Palmerston Terminus, Palmerston, and Alice Springs in around 44h 32m.

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