There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Uluru-Katatjuta National Park by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)plane SYD - AYQ
5h 21m$328–947Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Alburybus
- Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Mutitjulubus
2d 5h$473–943Train, bus
- Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Mutitjulubus
2d 14h$2,537–6,768Drive 2,802.3 km
- Drive from Sydney to Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa Cultural Centrecar 2,802.3 km
29h 44m$497–718
Sydney to Uluru-Katatjuta National Park by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Uluru-Katatjuta National Park is to fly which costs $320 - $950 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Uluru-Katatjuta National Park is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $320 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Uluru-Katatjuta National Park. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Mutitjulu via Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Adelaide and Alice Springs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
The distance between Sydney and Uluru-Katatjuta National Park is 2214 km. The road distance is 2802.3 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Uluru-Katatjuta National Park without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 5h and costs $470 - $950.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Sydney to Uluru-Katatjuta National Park, including transfers.
Sydney to Uluru-Katatjuta National Park bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Uluru-Katatjuta National Park is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $320 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $470 - $950 and takes 2 days 5h.
Sydney to Uluru-Katatjuta National Park bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Albury station.
Uluru-Katatjuta National Park is 30 min behind Sydney. It is currently 3:07 PM in Sydney and 2:37 PM in Uluru-Katatjuta National Park.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Uluru-Katatjuta National Park, NT, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Mutitjulu via Albury, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Adelaide, Alice Springs, Alice Springs, and Mutitjulu in around 2d 5h.
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ayers Rock Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–850
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ayers Rock Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–850
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ayers Rock Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ayers Rock Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $260–500
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ayers Rock Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–500
- 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
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Central Station to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Central Station to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $85–130
- Advantage
- $100–160
- Flexible
- $120–190
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
- Phone
- +61 8 8953 0127
- [email protected]
- Website
- centrebushbus.com.au
Bus from Alice Springs to Mutitjulu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $150–190
- Schedules at
- centrebushbus.com.au
Bus from Alice Springs to Mutitjulu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $150–190
- Schedules at
- centrebushbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Uluru-Katatjuta National Park is 2802 km. It takes approximately 29h 44m to drive from Sydney to Uluru-Katatjuta National Park.
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