How to travel from Alice Springs to Echuca, Australia

The distance between Alice Springs and Echuca is around 2,074km (1,289 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Alice Springs to Echuca by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to Echuca.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$765($515)
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Bus

Take the bus to Adelaide and then to Echuca.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$320($215)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Adelaide Parklands then Southern Cross and then to Echuca.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$595($400)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Echuca.

  • Duration22hrs
  • Distance2,140km (1,330 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alice Springs and Echuca

There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to Echuca by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$320 ($215) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$765 ($515).

The distance between Alice Springs and Echuca is around 2,074km (1,289 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,732km (1,076 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Alice Springs and Echuca by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to Echuca is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx A$765 ($515).

The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Echuca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$320 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alice Springs and Echuca. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alice Springs to Echuca. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Adelaide Parklands and Southern Cross. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 14h.

Journey Beyond - The Ghan, Journey Beyond - The Overland and V/Line run train services between Alice Springs and Echuca. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 14h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

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

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alice Springs to Echuca. 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 Echuca. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alice Springs to Echuca. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to Echuca. instead which will take 5h 40m.

The closest major airport to Echuca is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 172km (107 miles) from Echuca. Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) and Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) 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 Echuca. The distance is around 2,140km (1,330 miles) by road and it will take around 22hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alice Springs to Echuca is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around A$765 ($515).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alice Springs and Echuca

Transport options from Alice Springs to Echuca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
5h 40m
A$765($515)
6 times a week2,074km (1,289 miles)
Plane and Train6h 25m
A$810($545)
once daily2,814km (1,748 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus6h 40m
A$805($540)
once daily2,380km (1,479 miles)
Bus
1 day 5h
A$320($215)
once daily2,215km (1,376 miles)
Train
1 day 14h
A$595($400)
once a week2,613km (1,624 miles)
Drive
22hrs
A$405($270)
on demand2,140km (1,330 miles)

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Airports near Echuca

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

MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
172km (107 miles) from Echuca
ABX
Albury Airport (ABX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Echuca
AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
213km (132 miles) from Echuca