There are 4 ways to get from Darwin to Katherine East by bus (Greyhound), train, car, bus, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Darwin to Katherinebus Broome
4h 5m$71–125Drive 318.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Darwin to Katherine Eastcar 318.7 km
3h 13m$58–83Train
- Take the train from Darwin to Katherinetrain The Ghan Expedition
4h 21m$1,266–1,277Line 10 bus, fly
- Take the bus from Woolworths Cavenagh St to Casuarina Bradshaw Terrace Terminusbus
- Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Katherine (KTR)plane DRW - KTR
4h 5m$580–2,745
Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Katherine (KTR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Katherine East is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Darwin to Katherine East is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Darwin to Katherine East. However, there are services departing from Darwin and arriving at Katherine via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Darwin to Katherine East. However, there are services departing from Darwin and arriving at Katherine via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Darwin and Katherine East is 320 km. The road distance is 318.7 km.
The best way to get from Darwin to Katherine East without a car is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Darwin to Katherine East, including transfers.
Darwin to Katherine East bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Darwin station.
Darwin to Katherine East train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, depart from Darwin station.
The best way to get from Darwin to Katherine East is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs $70 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,260 - $1,280 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Katherine East, NT, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Darwin to Katherine 5 times a week. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Journey Beyond - The Ghan operates a train from Darwin to Katherine twice a week. Tickets cost $1,211 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- flyairnorth.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Katherine
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,000
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Darwin to Katherine
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1,211
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $1,211
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $1,275
- 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
- Phone
- 08 8999 5511
- [email protected]
- Website
- nt.gov.au
Bus from Woolworths Cavenagh St to Casuarina Bradshaw Terrace Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://nt.gov.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Darwin to Katherine East bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Katherine station.
Darwin to Katherine East train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, arrive at Katherine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darwin to Katherine East is 319 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Darwin to Katherine East.
There are 20+ hotels available in Katherine East.