How to travel from Adelaide to Roma, Australia

The distance between Adelaide and Roma is around 1,851km (1,150 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Adelaide to Roma by plane, 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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Fly

Fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Roma (RMA).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time3h 40m
  • Typical cost
    A$760($515)
Operated by

Virgin Australia

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6 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Broken Hill Town Coach Stop, Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1, Lightning Ridge Coach Stop Morilla St, St George then Toowoomba and then to Roma.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$320($215)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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3 x train
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Train

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

  • Duration2 days 5h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$545($370)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Roma.

  • Duration19h 40m
  • Distance1,851km (1,150 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Adelaide and Roma

There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Roma by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$320 ($215) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$760 ($515).

The distance between Adelaide and Roma is around 1,851km (1,150 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,345km (836 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Adelaide and Roma by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Roma is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx A$760 ($515).

The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Roma, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$320 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Adelaide and Roma. It typically takes around 2 days 5h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Adelaide to Roma. 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 5h.

Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, NSW TrainLink and Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Adelaide and Roma. Trains depart once a week and will take around 2 days 5h, 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 Roma. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Adelaide to Roma. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Broken Hill Town Coach Stop, Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1, Lightning Ridge Coach Stop Morilla St, St George and Toowoomba. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.

NSW TrainLink and Bus Queensland run regular bus services between Adelaide and Roma. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 11h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Adelaide and Roma. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and arrive at Roma (RMA) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 3h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Adelaide to Roma. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Adelaide to Roma typically takes around 3h 40m. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and and arrive into Roma (RMA).

The closest major airport to Roma is Roma Airport (RMA) (RMA) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Roma. Charleville Airport (CTL) (CTL) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) 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 Roma. The distance is around 1,851km (1,150 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Roma is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around A$935 ($630).

How do I get from Adelaide to Roma

Compare travel optionsbetween Adelaide and Roma

Transport options from Adelaide to Roma
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4hrs
A$760($515)
every 20 mins2,068km (1,285 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 35m
A$935($630)
twice daily2,085km (1,295 miles)
Plane and Train10h 10m
A$1,000($670)
twice a week2,231km (1,386 miles)
Bus
1 day 11h
A$320($215)
twice a week2,645km (1,643 miles)
Train
2 days 5h
A$545($370)
once a week3,184km (1,978 miles)
Drive
19h 40m
A$350($235)
on demand1,851km (1,150 miles)

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Airports near Roma

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

RMA
Roma Airport (RMA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Roma
CTL
Charleville Airport (CTL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
252km (157 miles) from Roma
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
438km (272 miles) from Roma