How to travel from Alice Springs to Strahan, Australia
The distance between Alice Springs and Strahan is around 2,524km (1,569 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 25m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Alice Springs to Strahan by plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Strahan → Alice Springs if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Burnie (BWT), Bus
Fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St.
- Duration8h 25m
- Flight time3h 45m
- Typical costA$975($655)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Strahan.
- Duration1 day 11h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$750($505)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alice Springs and Strahan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to Strahan by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around A$750 ($505) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 8h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$975 ($655).
The distance between Alice Springs and Strahan is around 2,524km (1,569 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,308km (1,434 miles)
It takes around 8h 55m to get from Alice Springs and Strahan by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to Strahan is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 25m and will set you back approx A$975 ($655).
The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Strahan is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$750 ($505) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Alice Springs and Strahan. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 8h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Alice Springs and Strahan. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 8h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alice Springs to Strahan. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Devonport (DPO) then take the bus to Burnie City Terminus and then to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 8h 55m.
The closest major airport to Strahan is Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT) (BWT) which is approximately 133km (83 miles) from Strahan. Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) and Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Alice Springs to Strahan. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Devonport (DPO) then take the bus to Burnie City Terminus and then to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 8h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alice Springs to Strahan is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 55m and will usually cost around A$860 ($575).
Compare travel optionsbetween Alice Springs and Strahan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Burnie (BWT), Bus + 2 similar | 8h 25m | A$975($655) | once daily | 2,524km (1,569 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 8h 55m | A$860($575) | once daily | 2,598km (1,614 miles) |
| Fly to Launceston (LST), bus | 10h 35m | A$895($605) | once daily | 2,771km (1,722 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 11h | A$750($505) | twice daily | 2,903km (1,804 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Alice Springs and Strahan
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Bus companies
Merseylink
Tassielink Transit
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airports near Strahan
The following major airports near Strahan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT)
- Distance
- 133km (83 miles) from Strahan
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 142km (88 miles) from Strahan
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 194km (121 miles) from Strahan