The distance between Alice Springs and Perth is around 2,008km (1,248 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 60m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Alice Springs to Perth by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Perth → Alice Springs if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Perth (PER).
Qantas
Take the train to Adelaide Parklands and then to Perth.
Multiple train operators
Take the bus to Katherine then Roebuck Plains and then to Perth Wellington Street.
Multiple bus operators
There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to Perth by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$595 ($400) and will take around 3h 60m.
The distance between Alice Springs and Perth is around 2,008km (1,248 miles).
It takes around 3h 60m to get from Alice Springs and Perth by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 12h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to Perth is to fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx A$595 ($400).
The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around A$595 ($400) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Alice Springs and Perth. It typically takes around 2 days 18h and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Alice Springs to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Adelaide Parklands. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 18h.
Great Southern Rail - The Ghan and Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific run train services between Alice Springs and Perth. Trains depart once a week and will take around 2 days 18h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alice Springs and Perth. It typically takes around 2 days 22h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Alice Springs to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Katherine and Roebuck Plains. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 22h.
Greyhound Australia and Integrity Coach Lines (Aust) Pty Ltd run regular bus services between Alice Springs and Perth. Buses run twice a week and take around 2 days 22h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Alice Springs and Perth. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and arrive at Perth (PER). The flight takes around 3h 10m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Alice Springs and Perth with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 10m.
Qantas fly between Alice Springs and Perth. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and and arrive into Perth (PER). These flights usually take around 3h 10m.
The flight from Alice Springs to Perth typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and and arrive into Perth (PER).
The closest major airport to Perth is Perth Airport (PER) (PER) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Perth. Busselton Airport (BQB) (BQB) and Geraldton Airport (GET) (GET) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Alice Springs and Perth. The distance is around 3,607km (2,241 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 12h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alice Springs to Perth is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around A$595 ($400).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 60m | A$595($400) | hourly | 2,008km (1,248 miles) |
Train | 2 days 18h | A$1,180($795) | once a week | 4,211km (2,617 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 22h | A$875($590) | twice a week | 5,550km (3,449 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 12h | A$480($320) | on demand | 3,607km (2,241 miles) |
Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
Qantas
Integrity Coach Lines (Aust) Pty Ltd
The following major airports near Perth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.