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How to get fromQueensland to South Australiaby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Queensland to South Australia by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Brisbane Airport

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    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane BNE - ADL
    4h 46m
    $183–449

  2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane OOL - ADL
    5h 9m
    $136–446

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus bus
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool to Albury stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus bus
    39h 15m
    $179–270

  4. Train via Sydney

    1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train Syd-Adl 2026
    41h 50m
    $460–4,849

  5. Drive 1,919 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane to Adelaidecar car 1,919 km
    21h 14m
    $344–497

  6. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport

    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane MCY - ADL
    4h 45m
    $226–426

  7. Fly from Cairns

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane CNS - ADL
    5h 10m
    $188–549

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train Great Southern Rail
    3d 22h
    $3,290–18,000

Queensland to South Australia by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration39h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,639.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Queensland, Australia and South Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to 85 Franklin St via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A, Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E, Liverpool Station, Stand A, Liverpool, and Albury Station/Hume Hwy in around 39h 15m.

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