What is the cheapest way to get from Darwin City to Adelaide?

The cheapest way to get from Darwin City to Adelaide is to fly which costs $300 - $950 and takes 4h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Darwin City to Adelaide?

The fastest way to get from Darwin City to Adelaide is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $300 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Darwin City and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct bus from Darwin City to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Darwin and arriving at Adelaide via Alice Springs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h.

How far is it from Darwin City to Adelaide?

The distance between Darwin City and Adelaide is 2640 km. The road distance is 3026.2 km.

How do I travel from Darwin City to Adelaide without a car?

The best way to get from Darwin City to Adelaide without a car is to bus which takes 43h and costs $440 - $1,000.

How long does it take to get from Darwin City to Adelaide?

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Darwin City to Adelaide, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darwin City to Adelaide bus from?

Darwin City to Adelaide bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Darwin station.

Bus or fly from Darwin City to Adelaide?

The best way to get from Darwin City to Adelaide is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $300 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $440 - $1,000 and takes 43h.

Where does the Darwin City to Adelaide bus arrive?

Darwin City to Adelaide bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Alice Springs station.

Can I drive from Darwin City to Adelaide?

Yes, the driving distance between Darwin City to Adelaide is 3026 km. It takes approximately 29h to drive from Darwin City to Adelaide.

How do I get a bus ticket from Darwin City to Adelaide?

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Where can I stay near Adelaide?

There are 1599+ hotels available in Adelaide.

Darwin City to Adelaide - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Darwin City to Adelaide by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane DRW - ADL
4h 20m
$301–947
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus Alice Springs
2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus Adelaide
43h
$440–993
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain The Ghan Expedition
2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus Adelaide
45h 38m
$2,485–2,773
Drive 3,026.2 km
1. Drive from Darwin City to Adelaidecar 3,026.2 km
29h
$544–785

Darwin City to Adelaide by bus (Greyhound)

6Weekly Buses

43hAverage Duration

$440Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,640.3 km
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Darwin City, NT, 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 Darwin to Adelaide via Alice Springs in around 43h.

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