How to travel from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Adelaide, Australia

The distance between Adelaide Airport (ADL) and Adelaide is around 5km (3 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 7min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Adelaide by bus, taxi and walk. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Stop B2 Currie St - North side.

  • Duration10min
  • Departsevery 10 mins
  • Typical cost
    A$4($3)
Operated by

Adelaide Metro

💰 Cheapest
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walk
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Walk

Walk to Adelaide.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departson demand
Operated by

Multiple walk operators

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Adelaide.

  • Duration7min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    A$25($17)
Operated by

Yellow Cab Co

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Adelaide Airport (ADL) and Adelaide

There are several options for getting from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Adelaide by bus, taxi and walk. The cheapest option is to walk which costs around and will take around 1h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 7min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$25 ($17).

The distance between Adelaide Airport (ADL) and Adelaide is around 5km (3 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 6km (4 miles)

It takes around 10min to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) and Adelaide by bus.

The quickest way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Adelaide is to take a taxi which takes around 7min and will set you back approx A$25 ($17).

The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide Airport (ADL) and Adelaide is to walk which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Adelaide Airport (ADL) and Adelaide. We recommend that you take a taxi to Adelaide. instead which will take 7min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) and Adelaide. It typically takes around 10min and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Adelaide Airport (ADL) and Adelaide with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 10min.

Adelaide Metro run regular bus services between Adelaide Airport (ADL) and Adelaide. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 10min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Adelaide from Adelaide Airport (ADL) is to take a taxi which will take 7min and cost around A$25 ($17).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Adelaide. We recommend that you take the bus to Stop B2 Currie St - North side. instead which will take 10min.

The closest major airport to Adelaide is Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Adelaide. Whyalla Airport (WYA) (WYA) and Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) (PLO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Adelaide. We recommend that you take the bus to Stop B2 Currie St - North side. instead which will take 10min.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Adelaide is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10min and will usually cost around A$4 ($3).

How do I get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Adelaide

Compare travel optionsbetween Adelaide Airport (ADL) and Adelaide

Transport options from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Adelaide
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
10min
A$4($3)
every 10 mins5km (3 miles)
Walk
1h 20m
on demand7km (4 miles)
Taxi
7min
A$25($17)
on demand7km (4 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Adelaide Airport (ADL) and Adelaide

Bus companies

Airports near Adelaide

The following major airports near Adelaide offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

ADL
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
International Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Adelaide
WYA
Whyalla Airport (WYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
231km (144 miles) from Adelaide
PLO
Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
252km (156 miles) from Adelaide