How to travel from Adelaide to Broome, Australia

The distance between Adelaide and Broome is around 4,269km (2,652 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1 day 17h.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Adelaide to Broome by 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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Bus

Take the bus to Alice Springs then Katherine and then to Broome.

  • Duration2 days 9h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$760($515)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Perth then take the bus to Broome Visitor Centre.

  • Duration3 days 6h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,025($690)
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Drive

Drive to Broome.

  • Duration1 day 17h
  • Distance4,269km (2,652 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Adelaide and Broome

There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Broome by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$760 ($515) and will take around 2 days 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1 day 17h, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$565 ($380).

The distance between Adelaide and Broome is around 4,269km (2,652 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,486km (1,545 miles)

It takes around 2 days 9h to get from Adelaide and Broome by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 17h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Broome is to drive which takes around 1 day 17h and will set you back approx A$565 ($380).

The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Broome, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$760 ($515) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Adelaide and Broome. We recommend that you drive to Broome. instead which will take 1 day 17h.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Adelaide and Broome. It typically takes around 2 days 9h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Adelaide to Broome. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Alice Springs, Katherine and Broome. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 9h.

Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Adelaide and Broome. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 2 days 9h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Adelaide to Broome. We recommend that you take the bus to Alice Springs then Katherine and then to Broome. instead which will take 2 days 9h.

The closest major airport to Broome is Broome International Airport (BME) (BME) which is approximately 1km (1 miles) from Broome. Port Hedland International Airport (PHE) (PHE) and Barimunya Airport (BYP) (BYP) 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 Broome. The distance is around 4,269km (2,652 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 17h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Broome is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2 days 9h and will usually cost around A$760 ($515).

How do I get from Adelaide to Broome

Compare travel optionsbetween Adelaide and Broome

Transport options from Adelaide to Broome
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2 days 9h
A$760($515)
5 times a week4,379km (2,721 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
3 days 6h
A$1,025($690)
once a week5,370km (3,337 miles)
Train to Darwin, Bus3 days 8h
A$1,350($905)
twice a week4,930km (3,064 miles)
Drive
1 day 17h
A$565($380)
on demand4,269km (2,652 miles)

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Airports near Broome

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

BME
Broome International Airport (BME)
International Airport
Distance
1km (1 miles) from Broome
PHE
Port Hedland International Airport (PHE)
International Airport
Distance
463km (288 miles) from Broome
BYP
Barimunya Airport (BYP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
614km (381 miles) from Broome