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How to get fromMelbourne to Lake Eyre basinby plane, unknown, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Lake Eyre basin by plane, unknown, or train

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane plane MEL - ASP
    2. Walk from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Lake Eyre basinunknown unknown
    14h 14m

  2. Fly Melbourne Airport to Coober Pedy Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD)plane plane MEL - CPD
    2. Walk from Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) to Lake Eyre basinunknown unknown
    15h 25m

  3. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Alice Springs Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane plane AVV - ASP
    3. Walk from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Lake Eyre basinunknown unknown
    19h 52m

  4. Fly Melbourne Airport to Boulia Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Boulia Airport (BQL)plane plane MEL - BQL
    2. Walk from Boulia Airport (BQL) to Lake Eyre basinunknown unknown
    31h 56m

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$367Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Melbourne to Lake Eyre basin.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,360.5 km
  • Duration: 14h 14m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Lake Eyre basin, SA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Lake Eyre basin. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Alice Springs Airport (ASP), then travel to Lake Eyre basin. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD), then travel to Lake Eyre basin.

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