How to travel from Alice Springs to Orange, Australia

The distance between Alice Springs and Orange is around 2,246km (1,396 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Alice Springs to Orange by plane, train, bus and car. 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 Orange (OAG).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time3h 40m
  • Typical cost
    A$975($655)
Operated by

Qantas

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4 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Adelaide, Broken Hill Town Coach Stop then Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1 and then to Orange Station Coach Bay 1.

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$365($245)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Adelaide Parklands then Sydney Central Station and then to Orange Station.

  • Duration2 days 8h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$860($580)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Orange.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Distance2,535km (1,575 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alice Springs and Orange

There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to Orange by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$365 ($245) and will take around 1 day 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$975 ($655).

The distance between Alice Springs and Orange is around 2,246km (1,396 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,826km (1,135 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Alice Springs and Orange by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to Orange is to fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx A$975 ($655).

The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Orange, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$365 ($245) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alice Springs and Orange. It typically takes around 2 days 8h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alice Springs to Orange. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Adelaide Parklands and Sydney Central Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 8h.

Journey Beyond - The Ghan, Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific and NSW TrainLink run train services between Alice Springs and Orange. Trains depart once a week and will take around 2 days 8h, 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 Orange. It typically takes around 1 day 13h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alice Springs to Orange. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide, Broken Hill Town Coach Stop and Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 13h.

Greyhound Australia and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Alice Springs and Orange. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 13h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Alice Springs and Orange. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and arrive at Orange (OAG) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Alice Springs to Orange. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Alice Springs to Orange typically takes around 3h 40m. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and and arrive into Orange (OAG).

The closest major airport to Orange is Orange Airport (OAG) (OAG) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Orange. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) 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 Orange. The distance is around 2,535km (1,575 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alice Springs to Orange is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around A$975 ($655).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alice Springs and Orange

Transport options from Alice Springs to Orange
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 10m
A$975($655)
on demand2,246km (1,396 miles)
Plane and Train5h 45m
A$980($660)
twice daily2,489km (1,546 miles)
Bus
1 day 13h
A$365($245)
4 times a week2,959km (1,839 miles)
Train
2 days 8h
A$860($580)
once a week3,563km (2,214 miles)
Drive
1 day 1h
A$480($320)
on demand2,535km (1,575 miles)

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Airports near Orange

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

OAG
Orange Airport (OAG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Orange
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Orange
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
225km (140 miles) from Orange