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.
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.
👋 Also check out Broome → Alice Springs if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Broome (BME).
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+ 2 othersTake the bus to Katherine and then to Broome.
Take the train to Darwin then take the bus to Broome.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 6hrs | A$715($480) | every 30 mins | 3,673km (2,282 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 12h | A$495($335) | 5 times a week | 2,843km (1,766 miles) |
Train and Bus | 2 days 2h | A$830($560) | twice a week | 3,374km (2,097 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 2h | A$365($245) | on demand | 2,736km (1,700 miles) |
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Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
The following major airports near Broome offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.