There are 4 ways to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane DRW - ASP
2h 10m$490–1,400Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus Alice Springs
23h 32m$255–545Train
- Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain The Ghan Expedition
25h 41m$2,279–2,294Drive 1,508.7 km
- Drive from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)car 1,508.7 km
13h 53m$268–387
Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) is to drive which costs $260 - $390 and takes 13h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs $490 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP). However, there are services departing from Henry Wrigley Dr, Airport Precinct and arriving at Alice Springs via Casuarina Bradshaw Terrace and Darwin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP). However, there are services departing from Darwin and arriving at Alice Springs via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 41m.
The distance between Darwin Airport (DRW) and Alice Springs Airport (ASP) is 1306 km. The road distance is 1508.7 km.
The best way to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) without a car is to bus which takes 23h 32m and costs $250 - $550.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP), including transfers and time at the airport.
Darwin Airport (DRW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Darwin station.
Darwin Airport (DRW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, depart from Darwin station.
The best way to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs $490 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $550 and takes 23h 32m, you could also train, which costs $2,270 - $2,300 and takes 25h 41m.
What companies run services between Darwin Airport (DRW), Australia and Alice Springs Airport (ASP), Australia?
Qantas flies from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Darwin to Alice Springs 6 times a week. Tickets cost $220–500 and the journey takes 21h 5m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Alice Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $480–1,200
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Darwin to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2,222
- Book at
- Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $2,222
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,340
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Darwin to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–500
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $220–310
- Advantage
- $270–400
- Flexible
- $340–500
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The quickest flight from Darwin International Airport Airport to Alice Springs Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 10m.
Darwin Airport (DRW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Alice Springs station.
Darwin Airport (DRW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, arrive at Alice Springs station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darwin Airport (DRW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) is 1509 km. It takes approximately 13h 53m to drive from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP).
Qantas offers flights from Darwin International Airport Airport to Alice Springs Airport Airport.
There are 22+ hotels available in Alice Springs Airport (ASP).