How to travel from Adelaide to Kalgoorlie, Australia

The distance between Adelaide and Kalgoorlie is around 2,176km (1,352 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Adelaide to Kalgoorlie by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KalgoorlieAdelaide if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Kalgoorlie (KGI).

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time4h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$1,195($805)
Operated by

Qantas

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Train

Take the train to Perth and then to Kalgoorlie Stn Transwa Kalgoorlie.

  • Duration2 days 13h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$600($405)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Perth then take the bus to Transwa Bay Transwa Esperance and then to Station Access Rd Transwa Kalgoorlie.

  • Duration2 days 21h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$625($420)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Kalgoorlie.

  • Duration22h 10m
  • Distance2,176km (1,352 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Adelaide and Kalgoorlie

There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Kalgoorlie by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$600 ($405) and will take around 2 days 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,195 ($805).

The distance between Adelaide and Kalgoorlie is around 2,176km (1,352 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,664km (1,034 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Adelaide and Kalgoorlie by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Kalgoorlie is to fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx A$1,195 ($805).

The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Kalgoorlie, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$600 ($405) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Adelaide and Kalgoorlie. It typically takes around 2 days 13h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Adelaide to Kalgoorlie. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Perth and East Perth Stn Platform 2. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 13h.

Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific and Transwa run train services between Adelaide and Kalgoorlie. Trains depart once a week and will take around 2 days 13h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Adelaide and Kalgoorlie. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Kalgoorlie (KGI). instead which will take 5h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Adelaide and Kalgoorlie. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and arrive at Kalgoorlie (KGI) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 4h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Adelaide to Kalgoorlie. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER). This services will take at least 5h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Adelaide to Kalgoorlie typically takes around 4h 25m. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and and arrive into Kalgoorlie (KGI).

The closest major airport to Kalgoorlie is Kalgoorlie Airport (KGI) (KGI) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Kalgoorlie. Esperance Airport (EPR) (EPR) and Perth Airport (PER) (PER) 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 Kalgoorlie. The distance is around 2,176km (1,352 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Kalgoorlie is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around A$1,195 ($805).

How do I get from Adelaide to Kalgoorlie

Compare travel optionsbetween Adelaide and Kalgoorlie

Transport options from Adelaide to Kalgoorlie
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
5h 30m
A$1,195($805)
every 3 hours2,672km (1,660 miles)
Train
2 days 13h
A$600($405)
once a week3,312km (2,058 miles)
Train and Bus
2 days 21h
A$625($420)
once a week3,786km (2,352 miles)
Drive
22h 10m
A$410($275)
on demand2,176km (1,352 miles)

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Airports near Kalgoorlie

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

KGI
Kalgoorlie Airport (KGI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Kalgoorlie
EPR
Esperance Airport (EPR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
328km (204 miles) from Kalgoorlie
PER
Perth Airport (PER)
International Airport
Distance
540km (335 miles) from Kalgoorlie