There are 4 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Alice Springs by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane SYD - ASP
3h 34m$425–1,175Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Alburybus
- Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
43h 35m$331–773Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain Syd-Adl 2026
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain The Ghan
2d 7h$2,379–6,590Drive 2,734.7 km
- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Alice Springscar 2,734.7 km
28h 36m$488–705
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Alice Springs by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Alice Springs is to bus which costs $330 - $800 and takes 43h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $420 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Alice Springs via Albury Station/Hume Hwy and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Alice Springs via Adelaide Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Alice Springs is 2034 km. The road distance is 2734.7 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Alice Springs without a car is to bus which takes 43h 35m and costs $330 - $800.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Alice Springs, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Sydney International Airport station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Alice Springs train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $420 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $330 - $800 and takes 43h 35m, you could also train, which costs $2,300 - $7,000 and takes 2 days 7h.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Alice Springs, NT, Australia?
Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sydney International Airport to Alice Springs via Albury, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, and Adelaide in around 43h 35m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Alice Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,100
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Alice Springs Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,100
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Alice Springs Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,100
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Alice Springs Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,200
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklands
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $400–4,600
- Book at
- Journey Beyond
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Everyday Daynighter Seat
- $400
- Advanced Gold Single Cabin
- $650–900
- Low Gold Single Cabin
- $700–950
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $850–1,100
- GOLD TWIN
- $1,200–2,200
- GOLD SINGLE
- $1,100–2,000
- PLATINUM
- $3,000–4,600
- GOLD PREMIUM TWIN
- $1,500–2,600
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1,988
- Book at
- Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $1,988
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,093
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $95–140
- Advantage
- $110–170
- Flexible
- $140–210
Bus from Adelaide to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–500
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $220–310
- Advantage
- $270–400
- Flexible
- $350–500
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin St
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Sydney Airport (SYD) to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Albury station.
Alice Springs is 30 min behind Sydney Airport (SYD). It is currently 8:23 AM in Sydney Airport (SYD) and 7:53 AM in Alice Springs.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Alice Springs train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, arrive at Adelaide Parklands station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Alice Springs is 2735 km. It takes approximately 28h 36m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Alice Springs.
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