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How to get fromDarwin City to Matarankaby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Darwin City to Mataranka by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Katherine (KTR)plane plane DRW - KTR
    2. Take the bus from Katherine to Matarankabus bus
    3h 35m
    $643–2,827

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Matarankabus bus Alice Springs
    6h 45m
    $70–150

  3. Bus via Katherine (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Katherinebus bus Broome
    2. Take the bus from Katherine to Matarankabus bus Alice Springs
    6h 10m
    $86–155

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Katherinetrain train The Ghan Expedition
    2. Take the bus from Katherine to Matarankabus bus Alice Springs
    6h 26m
    $1,281–1,307

  5. Drive 421.8 km

    1. Drive from Darwin City to Matarankacar car 421.8 km
    4h 8m
    $76–110

Darwin City to Mataranka by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 417 km
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Darwin City, NT, Australia and Mataranka, NT, Australia?

You can take a bus from Darwin to Mataranka via Katherine in around 6h 10m.

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