How to travel from Alice Springs to Roma, Australia

The distance between Alice Springs and Roma is around 2,440km (1,516 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Alice Springs to Roma 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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Plane and Bus

Fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Miles (WLE) then take the bus to Roma.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time3h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$705($475)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration2 days 18h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$670($450)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

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

  • Duration3 days 4h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,005($675)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Roma.

  • Duration24h 50m
  • Distance2,516km (1,564 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alice Springs and Roma

There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to Roma by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$670 ($450) and will take around 2 days 18h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$705 ($475).

The distance between Alice Springs and Roma is around 2,440km (1,516 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,533km (953 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Alice Springs and Roma by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to Roma is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx A$705 ($475).

The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Roma, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$670 ($450) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alice Springs and Roma. It typically takes around 3 days 4h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alice Springs to Roma. 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 4h.

Journey Beyond - The Ghan, Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, NSW TrainLink and Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Alice Springs and Roma. Trains depart once a week and will take around 3 days 4h, 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 Roma. It typically takes around 2 days 18h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alice Springs to Roma. 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 2 days 18h.

Greyhound Australia, V/Line, Firefly Express and Bus Queensland run regular bus services between Alice Springs and Roma. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 18h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alice Springs to Roma. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Miles (WLE) then take the bus to Roma. instead which will take 5h 55m.

The closest major airport to Roma is Roma Airport (RMA) (RMA) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Roma. Charleville Airport (CTL) (CTL) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) 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 Roma. The distance is around 2,516km (1,564 miles) by road and it will take around 24h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alice Springs to Roma is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around A$705 ($475).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alice Springs and Roma

Transport options from Alice Springs to Roma
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
5h 55m
A$705($475)
twice daily2,440km (1,516 miles)
Fly to Toowoomba Wellcamp (WTB), Train10h 60m
A$1,185($800)
twice a week3,095km (1,923 miles)
Plane and Train14h 15m
A$705($475)
twice a week2,507km (1,558 miles)
Bus
2 days 18h
A$670($450)
once daily4,584km (2,848 miles)
Train
3 days 4h
A$1,005($675)
once a week4,740km (2,945 miles)
Drive
24h 50m
A$475($320)
on demand2,516km (1,564 miles)

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Airports near Roma

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

RMA
Roma Airport (RMA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Roma
CTL
Charleville Airport (CTL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
252km (157 miles) from Roma
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
438km (272 miles) from Roma