How to travel from Alice Springs to Proserpine, Australia

The distance between Alice Springs and Proserpine is around 2,276km (1,415 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Alice Springs to Proserpine by plane, bus, train 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 Proserpine (PPP).

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time5h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$980($660)
Operated by

Qantas

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5 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Adelaide, Albury, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Proserpine.

  • Duration3 days 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$805($540)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Adelaide Parklands, Sydney Central Station then Brisbane and then to Proserpine.

  • Duration3 days 8h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,065($720)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Proserpine.

  • Duration23h 50m
  • Distance2,276km (1,415 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alice Springs and Proserpine

There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to Proserpine by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$805 ($540) and will take around 3 days 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$980 ($660).

The distance between Alice Springs and Proserpine is around 2,276km (1,415 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,558km (968 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Alice Springs and Proserpine by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to Proserpine is to fly which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx A$980 ($660).

The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Proserpine, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$805 ($540) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alice Springs and Proserpine. It typically takes around 3 days 8h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alice Springs to Proserpine. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Adelaide Parklands, Sydney Central Station and Brisbane. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3 days 8h.

Journey Beyond - The Ghan, Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, NSW TrainLink and Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Alice Springs and Proserpine. Trains depart once a week and will take around 3 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 Proserpine. It typically takes around 3 days 4h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alice Springs to Proserpine. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide, Albury, Sydney, Brisbane and Roma Street busway station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3 days 4h.

Greyhound Australia, V/Line, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Alice Springs and Proserpine. Buses run once daily and take around 3 days 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Alice Springs and Proserpine. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and arrive at Proserpine (PPP) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 5h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Alice Springs to Proserpine. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 5h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Alice Springs to Proserpine typically takes around 5h 30m. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and and arrive into Proserpine (PPP).

The closest major airport to Proserpine is Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) (PPP) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Proserpine. Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) (HTI) and Cairns Airport (CNS) (CNS) 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 Proserpine. The distance is around 2,276km (1,415 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alice Springs to Proserpine is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around A$980 ($660).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alice Springs and Proserpine

Transport options from Alice Springs to Proserpine
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
5h 55m
A$980($660)
on demand3,833km (2,382 miles)
Bus
3 days 4h
A$805($540)
once daily5,389km (3,349 miles)
Train
3 days 8h
A$1,065($720)
once a week5,292km (3,289 miles)
Drive
23h 50m
A$430($290)
on demand2,276km (1,415 miles)

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Airports near Proserpine

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

PPP
Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Proserpine
HTI
Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Proserpine
CNS
Cairns Airport (CNS)
International Airport
Distance
492km (306 miles) from Proserpine