How to travel from Alice Springs to Bendigo, Australia

The distance between Alice Springs and Bendigo is around 2,018km (1,254 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Alice Springs to Bendigo 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 Alice Springs (ASP) to Bendigo (BXG).

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time5hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$570($385)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Adelaide and then to Bendigo Station.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$355($240)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Adelaide Parklands and then to Horsham Station then take the bus to Bendigo Station.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$635($425)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Bendigo.

  • Duration22h 5m
  • Distance2,164km (1,345 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alice Springs and Bendigo

There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to Bendigo by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$355 ($240) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$580 ($390).

The distance between Alice Springs and Bendigo is around 2,018km (1,254 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,760km (1,094 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Alice Springs and Bendigo by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to Bendigo is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx A$580 ($390).

The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Bendigo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$355 ($240) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Alice Springs and Bendigo. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Bendigo Station. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alice Springs and Bendigo. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alice Springs to Bendigo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.

Greyhound Australia and V-Line run regular bus services between Alice Springs and Bendigo. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Alice Springs and Bendigo. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and arrive at Bendigo (BXG) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 5hrs.

There is no direct flight from Alice Springs to Bendigo. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 5h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Alice Springs to Bendigo typically takes around 5hrs. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and and arrive into Bendigo (BXG).

The closest major airport to Bendigo is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 113km (70 miles) from Bendigo. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) 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 Bendigo. The distance is around 2,164km (1,345 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alice Springs to Bendigo is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around A$570 ($385).

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Transport options from Alice Springs to Bendigo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
5h 20m
A$570($385)
on demand2,734km (1,699 miles)
Plane and Train4h 55m
A$580($390)
every 2 hours2,018km (1,254 miles)
Bus
1 day 5h
A$355($240)
once daily2,199km (1,366 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 8h
A$635($425)
once a week2,234km (1,388 miles)
Drive
22h 5m
A$285($195)
on demand2,164km (1,345 miles)

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Airports near Bendigo

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

MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Bendigo
AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Bendigo
ABX
Albury Airport (ABX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
251km (156 miles) from Bendigo