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How to get fromKarumba to Tennant Creekby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Karumba to Tennant Creek by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Karumba to Normantonbus bus
    2. Fly from Normanton (NTN) to Tennant Creek (TCA)plane plane NTN - TCA
    2d
    $1,125–3,535

  2. Drive 1,167.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Karumba to Tennant Creekcar car 1,167.4 km
    11h 58m
    $209–302

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Karumba to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Tennant Creekbus bus
    7d
    $3,958–19,241

  4. Bus, train via Adelaide

    1. Take the bus from Karumba to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train
    4. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain train
    5. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Tennant Creekbus bus
    7d 2h
    $5,691–26,927

Normanton (NTN) to Tennant Creek (TCA) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,119Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 830.2 km
  • Duration: 2d

What companies run services between Karumba, QLD, Australia and Tennant Creek, NT, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Karumba to Tennant Creek. However, you can take the bus to Normanton, walk to Normanton (NTN) airport, then fly to Tennant Creek (TCA). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karumba to Tennant Creek via Cairns Central Station, Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, Adelaide, Adelaide, Alice Springs, and Alice Springs in around 7d.

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