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How to get fromSydney to Alice Springsby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane plane SYD - ASP
    4h 57m
    $443–1,167

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Liverpool to Albury stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    44h 53m
    $333–676

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train Syd-Adl 2026
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain train The Ghan
    2d 5h
    $2,387–6,578

  4. Drive 2,742 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Alice Springscar car 2,742 km
    28h 49m
    $495–715

Sydney to Alice Springs by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration44h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$333Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,046 km
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, 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 Town Hall, Park St, Stand H to Alice Springs via Liverpool Station, Stand G, Liverpool, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, and Adelaide in around 44h 53m.

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