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How to get fromGold Coast to Oodnadattaby train, plane, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Gold Coast to Oodnadatta by train, plane, or car

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  1. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Alice Springs Airport, drive

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    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane plane BNE - ASP
    3. Drive from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Oodnadattacar car
    13h 10m
    $620–1,398

  2. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Coober Pedy Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD)plane plane OOL - CPD
    2. Drive from Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) to Oodnadattacar car
    23h 49m
    $266–856

  3. Drive 2,409.9 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Oodnadattacar car 2,409.9 km
    34h 20m
    $432–624

  4. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Alice Springs Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane plane OOL - ASP
    2. Drive from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Oodnadattacar car
    14h 18m
    $462–1,372

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$525Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Gold Coast to Oodnadatta.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,717.1 km
  • Duration: 13h 10m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Oodnadatta, SA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Gold Coast to Oodnadatta. However, you can take the vehicle to Helensvale station, platform 4, walk to Helensvale station, platform 2, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to Alice Springs Airport (ASP), then drive to Oodnadatta. Alternatively, you can drive from Gold Coast to Oodnadatta in around 34h 20m.

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