How to travel from Alice Springs to Eden, Australia
The distance between Alice Springs and Eden is around 2,408km (1,496 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 40m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Alice Springs to Eden 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 Eden → Alice Springs if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Merimbula (MIM).
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time3h 55m
- Typical costA$1,080($730)
Qantas
+ 1 others5 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Adelaide, Melbourne then Bairnsdale and then to Caltex Service Station/Princes Hwy.
- Duration1 day 15h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$370($250)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Adelaide Parklands then Southern Cross and then to Bairnsdale then take the bus to Caltex Service Station/Princes Hwy.
- Duration1 day 18h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$635($425)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alice Springs and Eden
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to Eden by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$370 ($250) and will take around 1 day 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,080 ($730).
The distance between Alice Springs and Eden is around 2,408km (1,496 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,132km (1,325 miles)
It takes around 7h 55m to get from Alice Springs and Eden by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 5h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to Eden is to fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx A$1,080 ($730).
The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Eden, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$370 ($250) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Alice Springs and Eden. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Merimbula (MIM). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alice Springs and Eden. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Alice Springs to Eden. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide, Melbourne and Bairnsdale. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.
Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express, V/Line and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Alice Springs and Eden. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 15h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Alice Springs and Eden. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and arrive at Merimbula (MIM) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Alice Springs to Eden. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Alice Springs to Eden typically takes around 3h 55m. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and and arrive into Merimbula (MIM).
The closest major airport to Eden is Merimbula Airport (MIM) (MIM) which is approximately 17km (11 miles) from Eden. Moruya Airport (MYA) (MYA) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) 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 Eden. The distance is around 2,751km (1,709 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 5h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alice Springs to Eden is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around A$975 ($655).
Compare travel optionsbetween Alice Springs and Eden
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 5 similar | 4h 40m | A$1,080($730) | every 20 mins | 2,408km (1,496 miles) |
| Fly to Moruya (MYA), Bus | 6h 45m | A$990($665) | twice daily | 2,476km (1,539 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 7h 55m | A$975($655) | twice daily | 2,555km (1,588 miles) |
| Fly to Albury (ABX), bus | 12h 15m | A$855($575) | once daily | 2,762km (1,716 miles) |
| Fly to Melbourne (MEL), train and bus | 11h 30m | A$830($555) | once daily | 2,454km (1,525 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 11h 40m | A$785($530) | twice daily | 2,627km (1,632 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 15h | A$370($250) | once daily | 2,836km (1,762 miles) |
| Bus via Adelaide | 1 day 18h | A$420($285) | once daily | 3,089km (1,920 miles) |
Train and Bus | 1 day 18h | A$635($425) | once a week | 2,919km (1,814 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 5h | A$520($350) | on demand | 2,751km (1,709 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Alice Springs and Eden
Bus companies
NSW TrainLink
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Train operators
V/Line
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Airports near Eden
The following major airports near Eden offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Merimbula Airport (MIM)
- Distance
- 17km (11 miles) from Eden
Moruya Airport (MYA)
- Distance
- 131km (81 miles) from Eden
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
- Distance
- 206km (128 miles) from Eden