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How to get fromDarwin to South Australiaby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Darwin to South Australia by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Adelaide Airport

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane DRW - ADL
    7h 11m
    $225–955

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Katherinebus bus
    2. Take the train from Katherine to Alice Springstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    40h 37m
    $2,460–2,840

  3. Drive  3,026.3 km

    1. Drive from Darwin to Adelaidecar car 3,026.3 km
    29h
    $639–923

  4. Fly to Whyalla Airport

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Whyalla Airport (WYA)plane plane DRW - WYA
    11h 18m
    $361–1,425

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus bus Alice Springs
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus Adelaide
    42h
    $439–1,074

Darwin to South Australia by bus, train, and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration40h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$2,460Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,648.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 11m

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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darwin to Adelaide via Alice Springs in around 42h.

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