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

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There are 6 ways to get from Darwin to Karumba by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Normanton, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Normanton (NTN)plane plane DRW - NTN
    2. Take the bus from Normanton to Karumbabus bus
    11h 36m
    $676–2,240

  2. Drive  1,758.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Darwin to Karumbacar car 1,758.7 km
    27h 47m
    $319–460

  3. 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
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Karumbabus bus
    5d 22h
    $2,939–14,664

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Karumbabus bus
    7d
    $5,942–23,260

  5. Fly to Cloncurry Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Cloncurry Airport (CNJ)plane plane DRW - CNJ
    2. Drive from Cloncurry Airport (CNJ) to Karumbacar car
    21h 45m
    $1,080–2,820

  6. Fly to Mount Isa Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane DRW - ISA
    2. Drive from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Karumbacar car
    15h 21m
    $1,040–1,940

Darwin to Karumba by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration5d 22hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,939Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,333.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Darwin to Karumba. However, you can take the line 10 bus to Casuarina Bradshaw Terrace Terminus, take the line 3 bus to Henry Wrigley Dr, Airport Precinct, walk to Darwin-Airport-DRW airport, fly to Normanton (NTN), walk to Normanton, then take the bus to Karumba. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darwin to Karumba via Alice Springs, Adelaide, Adelaide, Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Cairns Central Station in around 5d 22h.

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