Rome2Rio

How to get fromSydney to Oodnadattaby plane or car

Find Transport to Oodnadatta

See all options

There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Oodnadatta by plane or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Alice Springs Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane plane SYD - ASP
    2. Drive from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Oodnadattacar car
    10h 58m
    $518–1,392

  2. Drive 2,249.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sydney to Oodnadattacar car 2,249.5 km
    27h 58m
    $405–584

  3. Fly to Coober Pedy Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD)plane plane SYD - CPD
    2. Drive from Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) to Oodnadattacar car
    12h 19m
    $1,003–1,577

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$367Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sydney to Oodnadatta.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,685.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 58m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Oodnadatta, SA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Oodnadatta. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Alice Springs Airport (ASP), then drive to Oodnadatta. Alternatively, you can drive from Sydney to Oodnadatta in around 27h 58m.

Airlines

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides