How to travel from Alice Springs to Hobart, Australia

The distance between Alice Springs and Hobart is around 2,522km (1,567 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Alice Springs to Hobart by plane, bus, car and ferry. 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 Hobart (HBA).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    A$575($385)
Operated by

Qantas

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Hobart.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$475($320)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alice Springs and Hobart

There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to Hobart by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around A$475 ($320) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$575 ($385).

The distance between Alice Springs and Hobart is around 2,522km (1,567 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,465km (1,532 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Alice Springs and Hobart by plane.

The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to Hobart is to fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx A$575 ($385).

The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Hobart is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$475 ($320) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Alice Springs and Hobart. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Hobart (HBA). instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Alice Springs and Hobart. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Hobart (HBA). instead which will take 4h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Alice Springs and Hobart. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and arrive at Hobart (HBA) - via Adelaide (ADL). The flight takes around 3h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Alice Springs to Hobart. There is however a flight that goes via Adelaide (ADL). This services will take at least 4h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Alice Springs to Hobart typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and and arrive into Hobart (HBA).

The closest major airport to Hobart is Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Hobart. Launceston Airport (LST) (LST) and Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Alice Springs to Hobart. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Hobart (HBA). instead which will take 4h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alice Springs to Hobart is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around A$575 ($385).

How do I get from Alice Springs to Hobart

Compare travel optionsbetween Alice Springs and Hobart

Transport options from Alice Springs to Hobart
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 30m
A$575($385)
on demand2,522km (1,567 miles)
Plane and Bus6h 15m
A$545($370)
4 times a day2,544km (1,581 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 11h
A$475($320)
twice daily2,971km (1,846 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Alice Springs and Hobart

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Airports near Hobart

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

HBA
Hobart Airport (HBA)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Hobart
LST
Launceston Airport (LST)
Domestic Airport
Distance
149km (93 miles) from Hobart
DPO
Devonport Airport (DPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
204km (127 miles) from Hobart