There are 4 ways to get from Darwin City to Katherine by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Katherine (KTR)plane DRW - KTR
1h 26m$621–2,787Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Darwin to Katherinebus Alice Springs
4h 10m$55–110Train
- Take the train from Darwin to Katherinetrain The Ghan Expedition
4h 16m$1,254–1,262Drive 315.5 km
- Drive from Darwin City to Katherinecar 315.5 km
3h 8m$57–82
Darwin City to Katherine by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darwin City to Katherine is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Darwin City to Katherine is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs $600 - $2,800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Darwin and arriving at Katherine. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Darwin City to Katherine. However, there are services departing from Darwin and arriving at Katherine via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Darwin City and Katherine is 311 km. The road distance is 315.5 km.
The best way to get from Darwin City to Katherine without a car is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Darwin City to Katherine, including transfers.
Darwin City to Katherine bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Darwin station.
Darwin City to Katherine train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, depart from Darwin station.
The best way to get from Darwin City to Katherine is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs $600 - $2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 4h 10m, you could also train, which costs $1,250 - $1,265 and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between Darwin City, NT, Australia and Katherine, NT, Australia?
Airnorth flies from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Katherine (KTR) 3 times a week. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Darwin to Katherine 6 times a week. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Website
- flyairnorth.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Katherine
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,100
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Darwin City to Katherine bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Katherine station.
Darwin City to Katherine train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, arrive at Katherine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darwin City to Katherine is 315 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Darwin City to Katherine.
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