How to travel from Broken Hill to Adelaide, Australia

The distance between Broken Hill and Adelaide is around 438km (272 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Broken Hill to Adelaide by plane, 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 Broken Hill (BHQ) to Adelaide (ADL).

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    A$275($185)
Operated by

Regional Express

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Bus

Take the bus to Royal Adelaide Hospital North Tce.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$52($35)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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Drive

Drive to Adelaide.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance515km (320 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Broken Hill and Adelaide

There are several options for getting from Broken Hill to Adelaide by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$52 ($35) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$275 ($185).

The distance between Broken Hill and Adelaide is around 438km (272 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 422km (263 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Broken Hill and Adelaide by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Broken Hill to Adelaide is to fly which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx A$275 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Broken Hill and Adelaide, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$52 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Broken Hill and Adelaide. We recommend that you fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Adelaide (ADL). instead which will take 1h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Broken Hill and Adelaide. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Broken Hill and Adelaide with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 6h 30m.

NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Broken Hill and Adelaide. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Broken Hill and Adelaide. Flights depart from Broken Hill (BHQ) and arrive at Adelaide (ADL). The flight takes around 1h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Broken Hill and Adelaide with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.

Regional Express fly between Broken Hill and Adelaide. Flights depart from Broken Hill (BHQ) and and arrive into Adelaide (ADL). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.

The flight from Broken Hill to Adelaide typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Broken Hill (BHQ) and and arrive into Adelaide (ADL).

The closest major airport to Adelaide is Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Adelaide. Whyalla Airport (WYA) (WYA) and Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) (PLO) 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 Broken Hill and Adelaide. The distance is around 515km (320 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Broken Hill to Adelaide is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around A$275 ($185).

How do I get from Broken Hill to Adelaide

Compare travel optionsbetween Broken Hill and Adelaide

Transport options from Broken Hill to Adelaide
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 45m
A$275($185)
every 20 mins438km (272 miles)
Bus
6h 30m
A$52($35)
once daily514km (319 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
A$100($66)
on demand515km (320 miles)

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Airports near Adelaide

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

ADL
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
International Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Adelaide
WYA
Whyalla Airport (WYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
231km (144 miles) from Adelaide
PLO
Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
252km (156 miles) from Adelaide