How to travel from Alice Springs to Broome, Australia

The distance between Alice Springs and Broome is around 2,736km (1,700 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Alice Springs to Broome by bus, train, car and plane. 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 Broome (BME).

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time5h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$715($480)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Katherine and then to Broome.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$495($335)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Darwin then take the bus to Broome.

  • Duration2 days 2h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$830($560)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Broome.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Distance2,736km (1,700 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alice Springs and Broome

There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to Broome by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$495 ($335) and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$715 ($480).

The distance between Alice Springs and Broome is around 2,736km (1,700 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,369km (850 miles)

It takes around 1 day 12h to get from Alice Springs and Broome by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to Broome is to fly which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx A$715 ($480).

The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Broome, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$495 ($335) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Alice Springs and Broome. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Broome (BME). instead which will take 6hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alice Springs and Broome. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alice Springs to Broome. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Katherine and Broome. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.

Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Alice Springs and Broome. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 1 day 12h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Alice Springs and Broome. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and arrive at Broome (BME) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 5h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Alice Springs to Broome. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER). This services will take at least 6hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Alice Springs to Broome typically takes around 5h 30m. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and and arrive into Broome (BME).

The closest major airport to Broome is Broome International Airport (BME) (BME) which is approximately 1km (1 miles) from Broome. Port Hedland International Airport (PHE) (PHE) and Barimunya Airport (BYP) (BYP) 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 Broome. The distance is around 2,736km (1,700 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alice Springs to Broome is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1 day 12h and will usually cost around A$495 ($335).

How do I get from Alice Springs to Broome

Compare travel optionsbetween Alice Springs and Broome

Transport options from Alice Springs to Broome
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
6hrs
A$715($480)
every 30 mins3,673km (2,282 miles)
Bus
1 day 12h
A$495($335)
5 times a week2,843km (1,766 miles)
Train and Bus
2 days 2h
A$830($560)
twice a week3,374km (2,097 miles)
Drive
1 day 2h
A$365($245)
on demand2,736km (1,700 miles)

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Airports near Broome

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

BME
Broome International Airport (BME)
International Airport
Distance
1km (1 miles) from Broome
PHE
Port Hedland International Airport (PHE)
International Airport
Distance
463km (288 miles) from Broome
BYP
Barimunya Airport (BYP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
614km (381 miles) from Broome