How to travel from Albany to Launceston, Australia
The distance between Albany and Launceston is around 3,363km (2,089 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 40m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Albany to Launceston by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Launceston → Albany if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Albany (ALH) to Launceston (LST).
- Duration5h 40m
- Flight time5h 15m
- Typical costA$450($305)
Regional Express
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Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale then take the train to Central Station and then to Southern Cross then take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Charles St Outside Hospital.
- Duration4 days 7h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,315($885)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Launceston.
- Duration1 day 21h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$600($400)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albany and Launceston
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Albany to Launceston by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$450 ($305) and will take around 5h 40m.
The distance between Albany and Launceston is around 3,363km (2,089 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,639km (1,640 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Albany and Launceston by plane.
The quickest way to get from Albany to Launceston is to fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx A$450 ($305).
The cheapest way to travel between Albany and Launceston is to fly which will typically cost around A$450 ($305) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Albany and Launceston. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 5h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Albany and Launceston. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 5h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Albany and Launceston. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and arrive at Launceston (LST) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 5h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Albany to Launceston. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER). This services will take at least 5h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Albany to Launceston typically takes around 5h 15m. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) 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 Albany to Launceston. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 5h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albany to Launceston is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around A$450 ($305).
Compare travel optionsbetween Albany and Launceston
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 5h 40m | A$450($305) | on demand | 3,363km (2,089 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 7h 55m | A$505($340) | every 20 mins | 3,611km (2,244 miles) |
| Fly to Hobart (HBA), Bus | 8hrs | A$695($465) | 4 times a day | 3,622km (2,250 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 10h 30m | A$470($315) | once daily | 3,397km (2,111 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 4 days 7h | A$1,315($885) | once a week | 6,237km (3,875 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 21h | A$600($400) | twice daily | 3,895km (2,420 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Albany and Launceston
Airlines
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Bus companies
TransWA
Redline
Train operators
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
XPT
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