How to travel from Adelaide to Hobart, Australia
The distance between Adelaide and Hobart is around 1,197km (744 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Adelaide to Hobart by plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hobart → Adelaide if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Hobart (HBA).
- Duration2h 40m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical costA$235($155)
+ 2 others1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Hobart.
- Duration20h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$270($185)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Adelaide and Hobart
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Hobart by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$235 ($155) and will take around 2h 40m.
The distance between Adelaide and Hobart is around 1,197km (744 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,162km (722 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Adelaide and Hobart by plane.
The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Hobart is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx A$235 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Hobart is to fly which will typically cost around A$235 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Adelaide and Hobart. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Hobart (HBA). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Adelaide and Hobart. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Hobart (HBA). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Adelaide and Hobart. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and arrive at Hobart (HBA). The flight takes around 1h 50m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Adelaide and Hobart with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.
Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas fly between Adelaide and Hobart. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and and arrive into Hobart (HBA). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.
The flight from Adelaide to Hobart typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and and arrive into Hobart (HBA).
The closest major airport to Hobart is Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Hobart. Launceston Airport (LST) (LST) and Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) 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 to Hobart. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Hobart (HBA). instead which will take 2h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Hobart is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around A$235 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Adelaide and Hobart
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 2h 40m | A$235($155) | every 20 mins | 1,197km (744 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 4h 30m | A$250($170) | 4 times a day | 1,254km (779 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 20h 45m | A$270($185) | twice daily | 1,438km (893 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Adelaide and Hobart
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Bus companies
Redline
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airports near Hobart
The following major airports near Hobart offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 15km (9 miles) from Hobart
Launceston Airport (LST)
- Distance
- 149km (93 miles) from Hobart
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 204km (127 miles) from Hobart