How to travel from Albury to Broken Hill, Australia

The distance between Albury and Broken Hill is around 860km (534 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Albury to Broken Hill 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 Albury (ABX) to Broken Hill (BHQ).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    A$645($435)
Operated by

Regional Express

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Bus

Take the bus to Swan Hill then Mildura and then to Broken Hill Town Coach Stop.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$110($75)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Cootamundra Station then take the bus to Parkes Station Coach Stop then take the train to Broken Hill Station.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$135($90)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Broken Hill.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Distance860km (534 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albury and Broken Hill

There are several options for getting from Albury to Broken Hill by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$110 ($75) and will take around 11h 55m. 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$645 ($435).

The distance between Albury and Broken Hill is around 860km (534 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 680km (423 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Albury and Broken Hill by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albury to Broken Hill is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx A$645 ($435).

The cheapest way to travel between Albury and Broken Hill, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$110 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Albury and Broken Hill. We recommend that you fly from Albury (ABX) to Broken Hill (BHQ). instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albury and Broken Hill. It typically takes around 11h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Albury to Broken Hill. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Swan Hill and Mildura. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 55m.

V/Line and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Albury and Broken Hill. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 11h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Albury and Broken Hill. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) and arrive at Broken Hill (BHQ) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Albury to Broken Hill. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Albury to Broken Hill typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) and and arrive into Broken Hill (BHQ).

The closest major airport to Broken Hill is Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) (BHQ) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Broken Hill. Mildura Airport (MQL) (MQL) and Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) 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 Broken Hill. The distance is around 860km (534 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albury to Broken Hill is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around A$645 ($435).

How do I get from Albury to Broken Hill

Compare travel optionsbetween Albury and Broken Hill

Transport options from Albury to Broken Hill
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4hrs
A$645($435)
on demand1,390km (864 miles)
Bus
11h 55m
A$110($75)
4 times a week937km (582 miles)
Train and Bus
11h 50m
A$135($90)
twice a week1,091km (678 miles)
Drive
9h 25m
A$165($110)
on demand860km (534 miles)

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Airports near Broken Hill

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

BHQ
Broken Hill Airport (BHQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Broken Hill
MQL
Mildura Airport (MQL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
259km (161 miles) from Broken Hill
ADL
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
International Airport
Distance
427km (265 miles) from Broken Hill