The distance between Adelaide and Alice Springs is around 1,339km (832 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Adelaide to Alice Springs by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Alice Springs → Adelaide if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Alice Springs (ASP).
Virgin Australia
+ 1 othersTake the bus to Alice Springs.
Take the train to Alice Springs.
Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Alice Springs by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$260 ($175) and will take around 2h 40m.
The distance between Adelaide and Alice Springs is around 1,339km (832 miles).
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Adelaide and Alice Springs by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Alice Springs is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx A$260 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Alice Springs, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around A$260 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Adelaide and Alice Springs. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs twice a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Adelaide and Alice Springs with no changeovers required. The train runs twice a week and takes 1 day 2h.
Great Southern Rail - The Ghan run train services between Adelaide and Alice Springs. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 2h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Adelaide and Alice Springs. It typically takes around 20h 30m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Adelaide and Alice Springs with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 20h 30m.
Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Adelaide and Alice Springs. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Adelaide and Alice Springs. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and arrive at Alice Springs (ASP). The flight takes around 2hrs.
Yes there is a direct flight between Adelaide and Alice Springs with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2hrs.
Virgin Australia and Qantas fly between Adelaide and Alice Springs. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and and arrive into Alice Springs (ASP). These flights usually take around 2hrs.
The flight from Adelaide to Alice Springs typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and and arrive into Alice Springs (ASP).
The closest major airport to Alice Springs is Alice Springs Airport (ASP) (ASP) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Alice Springs. Connellan Airport (AYQ) (AYQ) and Mount Isa Airport (ISA) (ISA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Adelaide and Alice Springs. The distance is around 1,534km (953 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Alice Springs is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around A$260 ($175).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 40m | A$260($175) | every 20 mins | 1,339km (832 miles) |
Bus | 20h 30m | A$270($180) | once daily | 1,536km (955 miles) |
Train | 1 day 2h | A$515($345) | twice a week | 1,556km (967 miles) |
Drive | 15h 15m | A$205($135) | on demand | 1,534km (953 miles) |
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
The following major airports near Alice Springs offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.