There are 5 ways to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Tindal by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Katherine (KTR)plane DRW - KTR
1h 14m$623–2,717Drive 330.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Tindalcar 330.4 km
3h 25m$60–86Train
- Take the train from Darwin to Katherinetrain The Ghan Expedition
6h 31m$1,273–1,288Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Darwin to Katherinebus Alice Springs
6h 38m$95–160Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Darwin-DRW to Tindal330.4 km
3h 25m
Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Katherine (KTR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Tindal is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Tindal is to fly which takes 1h 14m and costs $600 - $2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Tindal. However, there are services departing from Henry Wrigley Dr, Airport Precinct and arriving at Katherine via Casuarina Bradshaw Terrace and Darwin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Tindal. However, there are services departing from Darwin and arriving at Katherine via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Darwin Airport (DRW) and Tindal is 300 km. The road distance is 330.4 km.
The best way to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Tindal without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs $1,270 - $1,290.
It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Tindal, including transfers.
Darwin Airport (DRW) to Tindal bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Darwin station.
Darwin Airport (DRW) to Tindal train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, depart from Darwin station.
The best way to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Tindal is to fly which takes 1h 14m and costs $600 - $2,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,270 - $1,290 and takes 6h 31m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Darwin Airport (DRW), Australia and Tindal, NT, Australia?
Airnorth flies from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Katherine (KTR) 3 times a week. Alternatively, Journey Beyond - The Ghan operates a train from Darwin to Katherine twice a week. Tickets cost $1,211 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- flyairnorth.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Katherine
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,000
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Darwin to Katherine
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1,211
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $1,211
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $1,275
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Darwin to Katherine
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $55–85
- Advantage
- $60–95
- Flexible
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Darwin-DRW to Tindal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Darwin Airport (DRW) to Tindal bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Katherine station.
Darwin Airport (DRW) to Tindal train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, arrive at Katherine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darwin Airport (DRW) to Tindal is 330 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Tindal.
There are 20+ hotels available in Tindal.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Darwin Airport (DRW) and Tindal. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




