There are 3 ways to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Darwin Airport (DRW) by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane PER - DRW
3h 30m$390–1,100Bus
- Take the bus from East Perth to Roebuck Plainsbus Northbound-Coastal Services
- Take the bus from Roebuck Plains to Darwinbus Darwin
2d 15h$614–1,145Drive 3,846.7 km
- Drive from Perth Airport (PER) to Darwin Airport (DRW)car 3,846.7 km
45h 39m$687–992
Perth Airport (PER) to Darwin Airport (DRW) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Darwin Airport (DRW) is to fly which costs $390 - $1,100 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Darwin Airport (DRW) is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $390 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Perth Airport (PER) to Darwin Airport (DRW). However, there are services departing from East Perth and arriving at Henry Wrigley Dr, Airport Precinct via Roebuck Plains, Woolworths Cavenagh St and Casuarina Bradshaw Terrace. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.
The distance between Perth Airport (PER) and Darwin Airport (DRW) is 2653 km. The road distance is 3846.7 km.
The best way to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Darwin Airport (DRW) without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 15h and costs $600 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Darwin International Airport (DRW), including transfers and time at the airport.
Perth Airport (PER) to Darwin Airport (DRW) bus services, operated by Integrity Coach Lines, depart from East Perth station.
The best way to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Darwin Airport (DRW) is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $390 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $600 - $1,200 and takes 2 days 15h.
The quickest flight from Perth Airport Airport to Darwin International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 3h 30m.
Perth Airport (PER) to Darwin Airport (DRW) bus services, operated by Integrity Coach Lines, arrive at Roebuck Plains station.
What companies run services between Perth Airport (PER), Australia and Darwin Airport (DRW), Australia?
Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Airnorth fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Airport Central Stn Platform 1 to Henry Wrigley Dr, Airport Precinct via East Perth Stn Platform 1, East Perth, Roebuck Plains, Darwin, Woolworths Cavenagh St, and Casuarina Bradshaw Terrace in around 2d 15h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Perth Airport to Darwin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $480–1,100
Flights from Perth Airport to Darwin International Airport via Kununurra
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Tuesday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,100
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Perth Airport to Darwin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–950
- Website
- flyairnorth.com
Flights from Perth Airport to Darwin International Airport via Kununurra
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Tuesday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,100
- Phone
- +61 (0) 8 9274 7464
- [email protected]
- Website
- integritycoachlines.com.au
Bus from East Perth to Roebuck Plains
- Ave. Duration
- 35h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $340–490
- Schedules at
- integritycoachlines.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Roebuck Plains to Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $270–650
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $270–390
- Advantage
- $340–500
- Flexible
- $430–650
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More Questions & Answers
Darwin Airport (DRW) is 1h 30m ahead of Perth Airport (PER). It is currently 12:32 PM in Perth Airport (PER) and 2:02 PM in Darwin Airport (DRW).
Yes, the driving distance between Perth Airport (PER) to Darwin Airport (DRW) is 3847 km. It takes approximately 45h 39m to drive from Perth Airport (PER) to Darwin Airport (DRW).
Virgin Australia, Airnorth and Qantas offer flights from Perth Airport Airport to Darwin International Airport Airport.
There are 524+ hotels available in Darwin Airport (DRW).






