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How to get fromMelbourne to Oodnadattaby plane, car, or train

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

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane plane MEL - ASP
    2. Drive from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Oodnadattacar car
    10h 54m
    $528–1,298

  2. Drive 1,746.7 km

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    1. Drive from Melbourne to Oodnadattacar car 1,746.7 km
    22h 59m
    $314–454

  3. Fly Melbourne Airport to Coober Pedy Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD)plane plane MEL - CPD
    2. Drive from Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) to Oodnadattacar car
    11h 55m
    $863–1,483

  4. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Alice Springs Airport, drive

    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. Drive from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Oodnadattacar car
    16h 32m
    $924–2,887

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,534.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 54m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Oodnadatta, SA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Oodnadatta. 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 drive to Oodnadatta. Alternatively, you can drive from Melbourne to Oodnadatta in around 22h 59m.

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