The distance between Broken Hill and Alice Springs is around 1,638km (1,018 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Broken Hill to Alice Springs by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Alice Springs → Broken Hill if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Alice Springs (ASP).
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Take the bus to Adelaide Central Bus Station Franklin St and then to Alice Springs.
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Take the bus to Royal Adelaide Hospital North Tce then take the train to Alice Springs.
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Drive to Alice Springs.
There are several options for getting from Broken Hill to Alice Springs by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$290 ($195) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$880 ($590).
The distance between Broken Hill and Alice Springs is around 1,638km (1,018 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,182km (734 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Broken Hill and Alice Springs by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Broken Hill to Alice Springs is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx A$880 ($590).
The cheapest way to travel between Broken Hill and Alice Springs, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$290 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Broken Hill and Alice Springs. We recommend that you fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Alice Springs (ASP). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Broken Hill and Alice Springs. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Broken Hill to Alice Springs. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide Central Bus Station Franklin St. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.
NSW TrainLink and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Broken Hill and Alice Springs. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Broken Hill and Alice Springs. Flights depart from Broken Hill (BHQ) and arrive at Alice Springs (ASP) - via Adelaide (ADL). The flight takes around 3h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Broken Hill to Alice Springs. There is however a flight that goes via Adelaide (ADL). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Broken Hill to Alice Springs typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Broken Hill (BHQ) and and arrive into Alice Springs (ASP).
The closest major airport to Alice Springs is Alice Springs Airport (ASP) (ASP) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Alice Springs. Connellan Airport (AYQ) (AYQ) and Mount Isa Airport (ISA) (ISA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Broken Hill and Alice Springs. The distance is around 1,638km (1,018 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Broken Hill to Alice Springs is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around A$880 ($590).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 3h 45m | A$880($590) | on demand | 1,762km (1,095 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 8h 15m | A$890($600) | 4 times a week | 2,628km (1,633 miles) |
Bus to Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Tce, Fly | 9h 25m | A$585($395) | 4 times a week | 1,853km (1,152 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 4h | A$290($195) | 4 times a week | 2,052km (1,275 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 9h | A$510($340) | twice a week | 2,074km (1,289 miles) |
Drive | 16h 20m | A$310($210) | on demand | 1,638km (1,018 miles) |
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Qantas
Virgin Australia
NSW TrainLink
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
The following major airports near Alice Springs offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.