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How to get fromSydney to Charles Darwinby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane SYD - DRW
    6h 9m
    $348–967

  2. Bus

    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
    4. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwinbus bus
    2d 19h
    $575–1,203

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train Syd-Adl 2026
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train The Ghan
    3d 9h
    $3,268–7,469

  4. Drive 3,966.7 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Charles Darwincar car 3,966.7 km
    40h 43m
    $713–1,030

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$274Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,176.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Charles Darwin, NT, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H to Charles Darwin via Liverpool Station, Stand G, Liverpool, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Adelaide, Alice Springs, and Darwin in around 2d 19h.

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