How to travel from Alice Springs to Perth, Australia

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.

4 routes found

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.

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Fly

Fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Perth (PER).

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$595($400)
Operated by

Qantas

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Train

Take the train to Adelaide Parklands and then to Perth.

  • Duration2 days 18h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,180($795)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Katherine then Roebuck Plains and then to Perth Wellington Street.

  • Duration2 days 22h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$875($590)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Perth.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Distance3,607km (2,241 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alice Springs and Perth

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alice Springs and Perth

Transport options from Alice Springs to Perth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 60m
A$595($400)
hourly2,008km (1,248 miles)
Train
2 days 18h
A$1,180($795)
once a week4,211km (2,617 miles)
Bus
2 days 22h
A$875($590)
twice a week5,550km (3,449 miles)
Drive
1 day 12h
A$480($320)
on demand3,607km (2,241 miles)

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Airports near Perth

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

PER
Perth Airport (PER)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Perth
BQB
Busselton Airport (BQB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Perth
GET
Geraldton Airport (GET)
Domestic Airport
Distance
368km (229 miles) from Perth