How to travel from Albury to Adelaide, Australia

The distance between Albury and Adelaide is around 868km (539 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Albury to Adelaide 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 Albury (ABX) to Adelaide (ADL).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$380($255)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Franklin Street.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$125($85)
Operated by

V-Line

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Train

Take the train to Southern Cross and then to Adelaide.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$130($87)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Adelaide.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Distance868km (539 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albury and Adelaide

There are several options for getting from Albury to Adelaide by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$125 ($85) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$380 ($255).

The distance between Albury and Adelaide is around 868km (539 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 763km (474 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Albury and Adelaide by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albury to Adelaide is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx A$380 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Albury and Adelaide, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$125 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Albury and Adelaide. It typically takes around 14h 30m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Albury to Adelaide. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southern Cross. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 14h 30m.

V-Line, XPT and PTV Overland run train services between Albury and Adelaide. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 14h 30m, 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 Albury and Adelaide. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Albury and Adelaide with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 14hrs.

V-Line run regular bus services between Albury and Adelaide. Buses run once daily and take around 14hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Albury and Adelaide. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) and arrive at Adelaide (ADL) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 2h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Albury to Adelaide. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 2h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Albury to Adelaide typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) and and arrive into Adelaide (ADL).

The closest major airport to Adelaide is Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Adelaide. Whyalla Airport (WYA) (WYA) and Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) (PLO) 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 Albury and Adelaide. The distance is around 868km (539 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albury to Adelaide is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around A$380 ($255).

How do I get from Albury to Adelaide

Compare travel optionsbetween Albury and Adelaide

Transport options from Albury to Adelaide
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 45m
A$380($255)
every 20 mins913km (567 miles)
Bus
14hrs
A$125($85)
once daily927km (576 miles)
Train
14h 30m
A$130($87)
twice a week1,112km (691 miles)
Drive
9h 40m
A$115($78)
on demand868km (539 miles)

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Airports near Adelaide

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

ADL
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
International Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Adelaide
WYA
Whyalla Airport (WYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
231km (144 miles) from Adelaide
PLO
Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
252km (156 miles) from Adelaide