How to travel from Alice Springs to Kalgoorlie, Australia

The distance between Alice Springs and Kalgoorlie is around 3,090km (1,920 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Alice Springs to Kalgoorlie 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 KalgoorlieAlice Springs if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Kalgoorlie (KGI).

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Flight time6h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$1,455($980)
Operated by

Qantas

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Train

Take the train to Adelaide Parklands then Perth and then to Kalgoorlie Stn Transwa Kalgoorlie.

  • Duration3 days 12h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,060($715)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Adelaide then take the train to Perth and then to Kalgoorlie Stn Transwa Kalgoorlie.

  • Duration3 days 9h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$850($570)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Kalgoorlie.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Distance3,090km (1,920 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alice Springs and Kalgoorlie

There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to Kalgoorlie by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$850 ($570) and will take around 3 days 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 7h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,455 ($980).

The distance between Alice Springs and Kalgoorlie is around 3,090km (1,920 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,454km (904 miles)

It takes around 3 days 9h to get from Alice Springs and Kalgoorlie by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 6h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to Kalgoorlie is to fly which takes around 7h 25m and will set you back approx A$1,455 ($980).

The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Kalgoorlie, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$850 ($570) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alice Springs and Kalgoorlie. It typically takes around 3 days 12h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alice Springs to Kalgoorlie. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Adelaide Parklands, Perth and East Perth Stn Platform 2. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3 days 12h.

Journey Beyond - The Ghan, Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific and Transwa run train services between Alice Springs and Kalgoorlie. Trains depart once a week and will take around 3 days 12h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Alice Springs and Kalgoorlie. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Kalgoorlie (KGI). instead which will take 7h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Alice Springs and Kalgoorlie. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and arrive at Kalgoorlie (KGI) - via Adelaide (ADL). The flight takes around 6h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Alice Springs to Kalgoorlie. There is however a flight that goes via Adelaide (ADL) and Perth (PER). This services will take at least 7h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Alice Springs to Kalgoorlie typically takes around 6h 25m. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and and arrive into Kalgoorlie (KGI).

The closest major airport to Kalgoorlie is Kalgoorlie Airport (KGI) (KGI) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Kalgoorlie. Esperance Airport (EPR) (EPR) and Perth Airport (PER) (PER) 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 Kalgoorlie. The distance is around 3,090km (1,920 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 6h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alice Springs to Kalgoorlie is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 3 days 9h and will usually cost around A$850 ($570).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alice Springs and Kalgoorlie

Transport options from Alice Springs to Kalgoorlie
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
7h 25m
A$1,455($980)
every 3 hours3,997km (2,484 miles)
Train
3 days 12h
A$1,060($715)
once a week4,868km (3,025 miles)
Bus and Train
3 days 9h
A$850($570)
once a week4,852km (3,015 miles)
Drive
1 day 6h
A$585($395)
on demand3,090km (1,920 miles)

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Airports near Kalgoorlie

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

KGI
Kalgoorlie Airport (KGI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Kalgoorlie
EPR
Esperance Airport (EPR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
328km (204 miles) from Kalgoorlie
PER
Perth Airport (PER)
International Airport
Distance
540km (335 miles) from Kalgoorlie