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How to get fromMelbourne Airport (MEL) to Alice Springsby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Alice Springs by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane plane MEL - ASP
    3h 24m
    $429–1,128

  2. Bus via Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin Stbus bus Coach
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus Alice Springs
    34h 52m
    $259–588

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus bus Adelaide
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus Alice Springs
    33h 14m
    $343–627

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain train The Overland
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain train The Ghan
    39h 29m
    $2,156–2,396

  5. Drive 2,235.9 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Alice Springscar car 2,235.9 km
    23h 46m
    $399–577

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Alice Springs by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration33h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$343Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,875.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Alice Springs, NT, Australia?

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Airnorth fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Alice Springs via Skybus Coach Terminal, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, and Adelaide in around 33h 14m.

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