How to travel from Adelaide to Strahan, Australia
The distance between Adelaide and Strahan is around 1,298km (806 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 15m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Adelaide to Strahan 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 Strahan → Adelaide if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St.
- Duration7h 15m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical costA$550($370)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Strahan.
- Duration20h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$475($320)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Adelaide and Strahan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Strahan by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around A$475 ($320) and will take around 20h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$550 ($370).
The distance between Adelaide and Strahan is around 1,298km (806 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 993km (617 miles)
It takes around 7h 15m to get from Adelaide and Strahan by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Strahan is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 15m and will set you back approx A$550 ($370).
The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Strahan is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$475 ($320) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Adelaide and Strahan. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 7h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Adelaide and Strahan. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 7h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Adelaide to Strahan. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 7h 15m.
The closest major airport to Strahan is Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT) (BWT) which is approximately 133km (83 miles) from Strahan. 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 Strahan. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 7h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Strahan is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around A$550 ($370).
Compare travel optionsbetween Adelaide and Strahan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 7h 15m | A$550($370) | once daily | 1,298km (806 miles) |
| Fly to Devonport (DPO), bus | 7h 45m | A$655($440) | once daily | 1,371km (852 miles) |
| Fly to Launceston (LST), bus | 8h 35m | A$515($350) | once daily | 1,480km (920 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 20h 45m | A$475($320) | twice daily | 1,370km (851 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Adelaide and Strahan
Airlines
Regional Express
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
Tassielink Transit
Merseylink
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airports near Strahan
The following major airports near Strahan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT)
- Distance
- 133km (83 miles) from Strahan
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 142km (88 miles) from Strahan
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 194km (121 miles) from Strahan