How to travel from Alice Springs to Albany, Australia
The distance between Alice Springs and Albany is around 2,379km (1,478 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 35m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Alice Springs to Albany by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Albany → Alice Springs if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Albany (ALH).
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time4h 10m
- Typical costA$585($395)
Qantas
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Adelaide then take the train to Perth then take the bus to Proudlove Pde Transwa Albany.
- Duration2 days 21h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$945($635)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alice Springs and Albany
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to Albany by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$545 ($365) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$585 ($395).
The distance between Alice Springs and Albany is around 2,379km (1,478 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,993km (1,238 miles)
It takes around 9h 25m to get from Alice Springs and Albany by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 11h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to Albany is to fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx A$585 ($395).
The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Albany, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$545 ($365) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Alice Springs and Albany. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 4h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Alice Springs and Albany. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 4h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Alice Springs and Albany. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and arrive at Albany (ALH) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 4h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Alice Springs to Albany. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER). This services will take at least 4h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Alice Springs to Albany typically takes around 4h 10m. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and and arrive into Albany (ALH).
The closest major airport to Albany is Albany Airport (ALH) (ALH) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Albany. Busselton Airport (BQB) (BQB) and Perth Airport (PER) (PER) 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 Alice Springs and Albany. The distance is around 3,551km (2,206 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 11h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alice Springs to Albany is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around A$650 ($435).
Compare travel optionsbetween Alice Springs and Albany
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 4h 35m | A$585($395) | on demand | 2,379km (1,478 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 9h 25m | A$650($435) | once daily | 2,414km (1,500 miles) |
| Fly to Busselton (BQB), bus | 14hrs | A$545($365) | once daily | 5,051km (3,138 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 2 days 21h | A$945($635) | once a week | 4,615km (2,868 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 2 days 23h | A$1,190($800) | once a week | 4,630km (2,877 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 11h | A$470($315) | on demand | 3,551km (2,206 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Alice Springs and Albany
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Bus companies
TransWA
Train operators
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
Airports near Albany
The following major airports near Albany offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Albany Airport (ALH)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Albany
Busselton Airport (BQB)
- Distance
- 272km (169 miles) from Albany
Perth Airport (PER)
- Distance
- 387km (241 miles) from Albany