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How to get fromDarwin to Brisbaneby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Darwin to Brisbane by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane DRW - BNE
    7h 12m
    $327–925

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    4d 3h
    $2,540–13,993

  3. Drive 3,420.9 km

    1. Drive from Darwin to Brisbanecar car 3,420.9 km
    34h 31m
    $604–872

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    4d 6h
    $4,585–15,773

Darwin to Brisbane by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration4d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,540Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,884.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Brisbane, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) every 4 hours.

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