How to travel from Adelaide to Proserpine, Australia

The distance between Adelaide and Proserpine is around 2,560km (1,591 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Adelaide to Proserpine by plane, train, bus 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 Proserpine (PPP).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time4h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$775($520)
Operated byJetstar+ 3 others

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Sydney Central Station then Brisbane and then to Proserpine.

  • Duration2 days 9h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$610($410)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Albury, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Proserpine.

  • Duration2 days 10h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$570($380)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Proserpine.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Distance2,670km (1,659 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Adelaide and Proserpine

There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Proserpine by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$130 ($87) and will take around 2 days 23h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$775 ($520).

The distance between Adelaide and Proserpine is around 2,560km (1,591 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,888km (1,173 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Adelaide and Proserpine by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 5h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Proserpine is to fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx A$775 ($520).

The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Proserpine, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$130 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Adelaide and Proserpine. It typically takes around 2 days 9h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Adelaide to Proserpine. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sydney Central Station and Brisbane. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 9h.

Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, NSW TrainLink, Queensland Rail Travel and Journey Beyond - Great Southern run train services between Adelaide and Proserpine. Trains depart once a week and will take around 2 days 9h, 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 Proserpine. It typically takes around 2 days 10h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Adelaide to Proserpine. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albury, Sydney, Brisbane and Roma Street busway station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 10h.

V/Line, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Adelaide and Proserpine. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 10h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Adelaide and Proserpine. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and arrive at Proserpine (PPP) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 4h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Adelaide to Proserpine. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Adelaide to Proserpine typically takes around 4h 20m. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and and arrive into Proserpine (PPP).

The closest major airport to Proserpine is Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) (PPP) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Proserpine. Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) (HTI) and Cairns Airport (CNS) (CNS) 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 Proserpine. The distance is around 2,670km (1,659 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 5h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Proserpine is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around A$775 ($520).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Adelaide and Proserpine

Transport options from Adelaide to Proserpine
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 50m
A$775($520)
every 20 mins2,701km (1,679 miles)
Plane and Train6h 25m
A$565($380)
5 times a week2,560km (1,591 miles)
Train + 1 similar
2 days 9h
A$610($410)
once a week3,736km (2,322 miles)
Train via Brisbane2 days 23h
A$130($87)
once a week3,681km (2,287 miles)
Bus
2 days 10h
A$570($380)
once daily3,852km (2,394 miles)
Drive
1 day 5h
A$505($340)
on demand2,670km (1,659 miles)

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Airports near Proserpine

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

PPP
Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Proserpine
HTI
Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Proserpine
CNS
Cairns Airport (CNS)
International Airport
Distance
492km (306 miles) from Proserpine