How to travel from Alice Springs to Byron Bay, Australia

The distance between Alice Springs and Byron Bay is around 2,170km (1,348 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Alice Springs to Byron Bay 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 Byron BayAlice Springs if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Ballina (BNK).

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time4h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$520($350)
Operated by

Qantas

2 similiar routes

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4 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Adelaide, Albury then Sydney and then to Byron Bay.

  • Duration2 days 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$655($440)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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4 x train
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bus
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Adelaide Parklands, Mount Victoria then Strathfield Station and then to Casino Station then take the bus to Byron Bay Interchange Stand C.

  • Duration2 days 11h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,035($695)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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car
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Drive

Drive to Byron Bay.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Distance3,135km (1,948 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alice Springs and Byron Bay

There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to Byron Bay by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$310 ($210) and will take around 3 days 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$470 ($315).

The distance between Alice Springs and Byron Bay is around 2,170km (1,348 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,042km (1,269 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Alice Springs and Byron Bay by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 7h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to Byron Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx A$470 ($315).

The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Byron Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$310 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Alice Springs and Byron Bay. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Gold Coast (OOL) then take the bus to Byron Bay. instead which will take 5h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alice Springs and Byron Bay. It typically takes around 2 days 6h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alice Springs to Byron Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide, Albury and Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 6h.

Greyhound Australia, V-Line and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Alice Springs and Byron Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Alice Springs and Byron Bay. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and arrive at Ballina (BNK) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 4h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Alice Springs to Byron Bay. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 5h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Alice Springs to Byron Bay typically takes around 4h 25m. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and and arrive into Ballina (BNK).

The closest major airport to Byron Bay is Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) (BNK) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Byron Bay. Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) 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 Byron Bay. The distance is around 3,135km (1,948 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 7h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alice Springs to Byron Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around A$470 ($315).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alice Springs and Byron Bay

Transport options from Alice Springs to Byron Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
5h 40m
A$520($350)
hourly2,681km (1,666 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 20m
A$470($315)
twice daily2,781km (1,728 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus6h 20m
A$760($510)
twice daily2,170km (1,348 miles)
Bus
2 days 6h
A$655($440)
once daily3,929km (2,442 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
2 days 11h
A$1,035($695)
once a week4,100km (2,547 miles)
Bus and Train3 days 8h
A$310($210)
once a week4,349km (2,702 miles)
Train to Adelaide Parklands, bus3 days 12h
A$555($375)
once a week4,351km (2,703 miles)
Drive
1 day 7h
A$415($280)
on demand3,135km (1,948 miles)

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Airports near Byron Bay

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

BNK
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Byron Bay
OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Byron Bay
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
147km (91 miles) from Byron Bay