How to travel from Brisbane to Broken Hill, Australia

The distance between Brisbane and Broken Hill is around 1,544km (959 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Brisbane to Broken Hill 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 Brisbane (BNE) to Broken Hill (BHQ).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$720($485)
Operated by

Regional Express

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Train

Take the train to Strathfield Station and then to Broken Hill Station.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$240($160)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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Bus

Take the bus to Newcastle then Dubbo and then to Broken Hill Town Coach Stop.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$265($180)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Broken Hill.

  • Duration16h 45m
  • Distance1,544km (959 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brisbane and Broken Hill

There are several options for getting from Brisbane to Broken Hill by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$240 ($160) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$720 ($485).

The distance between Brisbane and Broken Hill is around 1,544km (959 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,223km (760 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Brisbane and Broken Hill by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brisbane to Broken Hill is to fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx A$720 ($485).

The cheapest way to travel between Brisbane and Broken Hill, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$240 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brisbane and Broken Hill. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brisbane to Broken Hill. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Strathfield Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

NSW TrainLink run train services between Brisbane and Broken Hill. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 3h, 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 Brisbane and Broken Hill. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brisbane to Broken Hill. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Newcastle and Dubbo. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

Greyhound Australia, Sid Foggs Coaches and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Brisbane and Broken Hill. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Brisbane and Broken Hill. Flights depart from Brisbane (BNE) and arrive at Broken Hill (BHQ) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 4hrs.

There is no direct flight from Brisbane to Broken Hill. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Brisbane to Broken Hill typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Brisbane (BNE) and and arrive into Broken Hill (BHQ).

The closest major airport to Broken Hill is Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) (BHQ) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Broken Hill. Mildura Airport (MQL) (MQL) and Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) 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 Brisbane and Broken Hill. The distance is around 1,544km (959 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brisbane to Broken Hill is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around A$720 ($485).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brisbane and Broken Hill

Transport options from Brisbane to Broken Hill
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 35m
A$720($485)
every 30 mins1,699km (1,056 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 35m
A$625($420)
4 times a day1,714km (1,065 miles)
Train
1 day 3h
A$240($160)
twice a week2,087km (1,297 miles)
Bus
1 day 4h
A$265($180)
3 times a week2,021km (1,256 miles)
Drive
16h 45m
A$290($195)
on demand1,544km (959 miles)

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Airports near Broken Hill

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

BHQ
Broken Hill Airport (BHQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Broken Hill
MQL
Mildura Airport (MQL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
259km (161 miles) from Broken Hill
ADL
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
International Airport
Distance
427km (265 miles) from Broken Hill