There are 3 ways to get from Darwin to Karratha by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Karratha Airport (KTA)plane DRW - KTA
11h 52m$940–1,550Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Darwin to Roebuck Plainsbus Broome
- Take the bus from Roebuck Plains to Karratha Welcome Roadbus Southbound-Coastal Services
35h 40m$416–824Drive 2,633.6 km
- Drive from Darwin to Karrathacar 2,633.6 km
26h 45m$473–684
Darwin to Karratha by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Karratha is to bus which costs $410 - $850 and takes 35h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Darwin to Karratha is to fly which takes 11h 52m and costs $900 - $1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Darwin to Karratha. However, there are services departing from Darwin and arriving at Karratha Welcome Road via Roebuck Plains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 40m.
The distance between Darwin and Karratha is 1795 km. The road distance is 2633.6 km.
The best way to get from Darwin to Karratha without a car is to bus which takes 35h 40m and costs $410 - $850.
It takes approximately 11h 52m to get from Darwin to Karratha, including transfers.
Darwin to Karratha bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Darwin station.
The best way to get from Darwin to Karratha is to fly which takes 11h 52m and costs $900 - $1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $410 - $850 and takes 35h 40m.
Darwin to Karratha bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Roebuck Plains station.
Karratha is 1h 30m behind Darwin. It is currently 4:32 PM in Darwin and 3:02 PM in Karratha.
What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Karratha, WA, Australia?
Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Airnorth fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Karratha Airport (KTA) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darwin to Karratha Welcome Road via Roebuck Plains in around 35h 40m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Karratha Airport via Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,200–4,000
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Karratha Airport via Kununurra, Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,300–4,900
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Karratha Airport via Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $900–1,400
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Darwin to Roebuck Plains
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $270–650
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $270–390
- Advantage
- $340–500
- Flexible
- $430–650
- Phone
- +61 (0) 8 9274 7464
- [email protected]
- Website
- integritycoachlines.com.au
Bus from Roebuck Plains to Karratha Welcome Road
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Schedules at
- integritycoachlines.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Darwin to Karratha is 2634 km. It takes approximately 26h 45m to drive from Darwin to Karratha.
There are 15+ hotels available in Karratha.






