There are 5 ways to get from Darwin to Coober Pedy by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly from Darwin International Airport
best- Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD)plane DRW - CPD
13h 46m$459–1,412Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus Alice Springs
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Coober Pedybus Adelaide
31h 35m$320–723Bus, train
- Take the bus from Darwin to Katherinebus
- Take the train from Katherine to Alice Springstrain
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Coober Pedybus
30h 12m$2,221–2,402Drive 2,182.9 km
- Drive from Darwin to Coober Pedycar 2,182.9 km
20h 16m$393–567Bus to Katherine, fly
- Take the bus from Darwin to Katherinebus
- Fly from Katherine (KTR) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD)plane KTR - CPD
2d 1h$898–2,467
Darwin to Coober Pedy by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Coober Pedy is to bus which costs $320 - $750 and takes 31h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Darwin to Coober Pedy is to fly which takes 13h 46m and costs $450 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Darwin to Coober Pedy. However, there are services departing from Darwin and arriving at Coober Pedy via Alice Springs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 35m.
The distance between Darwin and Coober Pedy is 1915 km. The road distance is 2182.9 km.
The best way to get from Darwin to Coober Pedy without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h 12m and costs $2,200 - $2,400.
It takes approximately 13h 46m to get from Darwin to Coober Pedy, including transfers.
Darwin to Coober Pedy bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Darwin station.
The best way to get from Darwin to Coober Pedy is to fly which takes 13h 46m and costs $450 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $320 - $750 and takes 31h 35m.
Darwin to Coober Pedy bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Alice Springs station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darwin to Coober Pedy is 2183 km. It takes approximately 20h 16m to drive from Darwin to Coober Pedy.
What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Coober Pedy, SA, Australia?
Jetstar, Regional Express, and Qantas fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darwin to Coober Pedy via Alice Springs in around 31h 35m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Coober Pedy Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 55m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,400
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Coober Pedy Airport via Melbourne, Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–3,500
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Coober Pedy Airport via Sydney, Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,200–3,700
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Coober Pedy Airport via Brisbane, Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,900
Flights from Katherine to Coober Pedy Airport via Darwin International Airport, Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 40m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,400
Flights from Katherine to Coober Pedy Airport via Darwin International Airport, Alice Springs, Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 40m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $1,500–4,700
Flights from Katherine to Coober Pedy Airport via Darwin International Airport, Melbourne, Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 40m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $1,800–6,000
Flights from Katherine to Coober Pedy Airport via Tennant Creek, Alice Springs, Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 3h
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,300
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Katherine to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2,062
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $2,062
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,171
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Darwin to Katherine
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 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
Bus from Alice Springs to Coober Pedy
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $100–160
- Advantage
- $120–190
- Flexible
- $160–230
Bus from Darwin to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–500
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $220–310
- Advantage
- $270–400
- Flexible
- $340–500
Bus from Alice Springs to Coober Pedy
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $100–160
- Advantage
- $120–190
- Flexible
- $160–230
Bus from Darwin to Katherine
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 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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