What is the cheapest way to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Alice Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Alice Springs is to drive which costs $500 - $800 and takes 37h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Alice Springs?

The fastest way to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $550 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Perth Airport (PER) and Alice Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth Airport (PER) to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from East Perth and arriving at Alice Springs via Roebuck Plains and Katherine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 1h.

Is there a direct train between Perth Airport (PER) and Alice Springs?

No, there is no direct train from Perth Airport (PER) to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Airport Central Stn Platform 1 and arriving at Alice Springs via Perth and Adelaide Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 2h.

How far is it from Perth Airport (PER) to Alice Springs?

The distance between Perth Airport (PER) and Alice Springs is 1992 km. The road distance is 2973.3 km.

How do I travel from Perth Airport (PER) to Alice Springs without a car?

The best way to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Alice Springs without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 1h and costs $700 - $1,500.

How long does it take to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Alice Springs?

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Alice Springs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth Airport (PER) to Alice Springs bus from?

Perth Airport (PER) to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Integrity Coach Lines, depart from East Perth station.

Where do I catch the Perth Airport (PER) to Alice Springs train from?

Perth Airport (PER) to Alice Springs train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, depart from Perth station.

Train, bus or fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Alice Springs?

The best way to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $550 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $700 - $1,500 and takes 3 days 1h, you could also train, which costs $2,500 - $12,000 and takes 4 days 2h.

Where does the Perth Airport (PER) to Alice Springs bus arrive?

Perth Airport (PER) to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Integrity Coach Lines, arrive at Roebuck Plains station.

What is the time difference between Perth Airport (PER) and Alice Springs?

Alice Springs is 1h 30m ahead of Perth Airport (PER). It is currently 9:50 PM in Perth Airport (PER) and 11:20 PM in Alice Springs.

Where does the Perth Airport (PER) to Alice Springs train arrive?

Perth Airport (PER) to Alice Springs train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, arrive at Adelaide Parklands station.

Can I drive from Perth Airport (PER) to Alice Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth Airport (PER) to Alice Springs is 2973 km. It takes approximately 37h 23m to drive from Perth Airport (PER) to Alice Springs.

Where can I stay near Alice Springs?

There are 21+ hotels available in Alice Springs.

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There are 4 ways to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Alice Springs by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane PER - ASP
2h 54m
$568–1,361
Drive 2,973.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Perth Airport (PER) to Alice Springscar 2,973.3 km
37h 23m
$535–772
Bus
1. Take the bus from East Perth to Roebuck Plainsbus
2. Take the bus from Roebuck Plains to Katherinebus
3. Take the bus from Katherine to Alice Springsbus
3d 1h
$744–1,445
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain Per-Adl 2026
2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain The Ghan
4d 2h
$2,592–11,993

Perth Airport (PER) to Alice Springs by train and bus

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Distance: 1,992.3 km
Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Perth Airport (PER), Australia and Alice Springs, NT, Australia?

Airnorth flies from Perth Airport (PER) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Airport Central Stn Platform 1 to Alice Springs via East Perth Stn Platform 1, East Perth, Roebuck Plains, and Katherine in around 3d 1h.

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