How to travel from Adelaide to Launceston, Australia
The distance between Adelaide and Launceston is around 1,076km (669 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Adelaide to Launceston by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Launceston → Adelaide if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Launceston (LST).
- Duration2h 25m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical costA$230($155)
Virgin Australia
+ 2 othersBus and Ferry
Take the bus to Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Cornwall Square Transit Centre No.182 Cimitiere St.
- Duration23h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$255($170)
Multiple operators
Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Southern Cross then take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Cornwall Square Transit Centre No.182 Cimitiere St.
- Duration21h 55m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costA$265($180)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Launceston.
- Duration18h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$250($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Adelaide and Launceston
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Launceston by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$230 ($155) and will take around 2h 25m.
The distance between Adelaide and Launceston is around 1,076km (669 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,038km (645 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Adelaide and Launceston by plane.
The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Launceston is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx A$230 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Launceston is to fly which will typically cost around A$230 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Adelaide and Launceston. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Adelaide and Launceston. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Adelaide and Launceston. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and arrive at Launceston (LST). The flight takes around 1h 50m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Adelaide and Launceston with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.
Virgin Australia, Qantas and Jetstar fly between Adelaide and Launceston. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and and arrive into Launceston (LST). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.
The flight from Adelaide to Launceston typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and and arrive into Launceston (LST).
The closest major airport to Launceston is Launceston Airport (LST) (LST) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Launceston. Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) and Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) 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 Launceston. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 2h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Launceston is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around A$230 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Adelaide and Launceston
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 2h 25m | A$230($155) | every 20 mins | 1,076km (669 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 23h 15m | A$255($170) | twice daily | 1,276km (793 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 21h 55m | A$265($180) | twice a week | 1,349km (838 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 23hrs | A$295($200) | once daily | 1,367km (849 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 18h 45m | A$250($165) | twice daily | 1,259km (782 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Adelaide and Launceston
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Train operators
PTV Overland
Bus companies
Redline
Firefly Express
V-Line
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airports near Launceston
The following major airports near Launceston offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Launceston Airport (LST)
- Distance
- 13km (8 miles) from Launceston
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Launceston
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 159km (99 miles) from Launceston