How to travel from Adelaide to Alice Springs, Australia

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.

4 routes found

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.

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Fly

Fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Alice Springs (ASP).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$260($175)
Operated by

Virgin Australia

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Bus

Take the bus to Alice Springs.

  • Duration20h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$270($180)
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Train

Take the train to Alice Springs.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$515($345)
Operated by

Great Southern Rail - The Ghan

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Drive

Drive to Alice Springs.

  • Duration15h 15m
  • Distance1,534km (953 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Adelaide and Alice Springs

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Adelaide to Alice Springs

Compare travel optionsbetween Adelaide and Alice Springs

Transport options from Adelaide to Alice Springs
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 40m
A$260($175)
every 20 mins1,339km (832 miles)
Bus
20h 30m
A$270($180)
once daily1,536km (955 miles)
Train
1 day 2h
A$515($345)
twice a week1,556km (967 miles)
Drive
15h 15m
A$205($135)
on demand1,534km (953 miles)

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Airports near Alice Springs

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

ASP
Alice Springs Airport (ASP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Alice Springs
AYQ
Connellan Airport (AYQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
338km (210 miles) from Alice Springs
ISA
Mount Isa Airport (ISA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
669km (415 miles) from Alice Springs