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

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

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  1. Fly, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane plane DRW - ASP
    2. Drive from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Arltungacar car
    4h 17m
    $528–1,421

  2. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Palmerston to Alice Springsbus bus Alice Springs
    2. Drive from Alice Springs to Arltungacar car
    24h 43m
    $230–519

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain train The Ghan Expedition
    2. Drive from Alice Springs to Arltungacar car
    27h 32m
    $2,264–2,279

  4. Drive 1,604.6 km

    1. Drive from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Arltungacar car 1,604.6 km
    15h 45m
    $289–417

  5. Bus, drive via Harts Range Clinic

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Harts Range Clinicbus bus
    3. Drive from Harts Range Clinic to Arltungacar car
    32h 57m
    $395–745

Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$498Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,423.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Darwin Airport (DRW), Australia and Arltunga, NT, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Arltunga. However, you can fly to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) then drive to Arltunga. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Henry Wrigley Dr, Airport Precinct to Arltunga via Casuarina Bradshaw Terrace, Palmerston Terminus, Palmerston, and Alice Springs in around 24h 43m.

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