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How to get fromDarwin to Papunyaby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Darwin to Papunya by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or train

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane plane DRW - ASP
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Papunyabus bus
    11h 28m
    $655–1,605

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus bus Alice Springs
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Papunyabus bus Kintore
    27h 31m
    $340–653

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain train The Ghan Expedition
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Papunyabus bus Kintore
    29h 53m
    $2,385–2,433

Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$498Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,619.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 28m

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Papunya, NT, Australia?

You can take a bus from Darwin to Papunya via Alice Springs and Alice Springs in around 27h 31m.

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