There are 5 ways to get from Darwin to South Australia by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Adelaide Airport
best- Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane DRW - ADL
7h$265–905Bus, train
- Take the bus from Darwin to Katherinebus
- Take the train from Katherine to Alice Springstrain
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
41h 37m$2,341–2,672Drive 3,026.3 km
- Drive from Darwin to Adelaidecar 3,026.3 km
29h$543–783Fly to Whyalla Airport
- Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Whyalla Airport (WYA)plane DRW - WYA
9h 38m$432–1,415Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus Alice Springs
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus Adelaide
43h$440–993
Darwin to South Australia by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darwin to South Australia is to fly which costs $260 - $950 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Darwin to South Australia is to fly which takes 7h and costs $260 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Darwin to South Australia. However, there are services departing from Darwin and arriving at Adelaide via Alice Springs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h.
The distance between Darwin and South Australia is 2648 km. The road distance is 3026.3 km.
The best way to get from Darwin to South Australia without a car is to bus and train which takes 41h 37m and costs $2,300 - $2,700.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Darwin to South Australia, including transfers.
Darwin to South Australia bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Darwin station.
The best way to get from Darwin to South Australia is to fly which takes 7h and costs $260 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $440 - $1,000 and takes 43h.
Darwin to South Australia bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Alice Springs station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darwin to South Australia is 3026 km. It takes approximately 29h to drive from Darwin to South Australia.
What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and South Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darwin to Adelaide via Alice Springs in around 43h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Adelaide Airport via Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,100
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,100
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Adelaide Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,100
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Adelaide Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,100
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Whyalla Airport via Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 3m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $420–2,800
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Whyalla Airport via Alice Springs, Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $850–2,800
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Whyalla Airport via Melbourne, Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–3,400
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Whyalla Airport via Sydney, Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–3,700
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Adelaide Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $400–850
- 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 Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- 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
- $350–500
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 Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- 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
- $350–500
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