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How to get fromDarwin Airport (DRW) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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

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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
    3h 35m
    $250–850

  2. 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
    14h 5m
    $428–1,404

  3. 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
    45h 9m
    $435–995

  4. 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
    $4,242–4,247

  5. Drive 3,028.2 km

    1. Drive from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)car car 3,028.2 km
    29h 1m
    $537–775

Darwin Airport (DRW) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration45h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$435Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,621.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

Qantas and Jetstar 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 Stop 10 Adelaide Airport via Casuarina Bradshaw Terrace, Palmerston Terminus, Palmerston, Alice Springs, Adelaide, and Stop W1 Currie St - South side in around 45h 9m.

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