Rome2Rio

How to get fromMelbourne to Adelaide Riverby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

Find Transport to Adelaide River

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Adelaide River by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane MEL - DRW
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston to Adelaide Riverbus bus
    10h 32m
    $378–828

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide Riverbus bus
    2d 4h
    $483–1,106

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train
    3. Take the bus from Palmerston to Adelaide Riverbus bus
    2d 20h
    $3,361–3,593

  4. Drive  3,622 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Adelaide Rivercar car 3,622 km
    36h 11m
    $665–960

Melbourne to Adelaide River by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$483Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Melbourne to Adelaide River.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,278.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 32m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Adelaide River, NT, Australia?

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaide River via Adelaide and Alice Springs in around 2d 4h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There