How to travel from Broken Hill to Perth, Australia
The distance between Broken Hill and Perth is around 2,650km (1,647 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 35m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Broken Hill to Perth 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 Perth → Broken Hill if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Perth (PER).
- Duration7h 35m
- Flight time7h 10m
- Typical costA$1,435($965)
Qantas
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Royal Adelaide Hospital North Tce then take the train to Perth.
- Duration2 days 13h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$610($410)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Broken Hill and Perth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Broken Hill to Perth by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$435 ($290) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 7h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,435 ($965).
The distance between Broken Hill and Perth is around 2,650km (1,647 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,409km (1,497 miles)
It takes around 7h 35m to get from Broken Hill and Perth by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Broken Hill to Perth is to fly which takes around 7h 35m and will set you back approx A$1,435 ($965).
The cheapest way to travel between Broken Hill and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$435 ($290) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Broken Hill and Perth. We recommend that you fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Perth (PER). instead which will take 7h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Broken Hill and Perth. We recommend that you fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Perth (PER). instead which will take 7h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Broken Hill and Perth. Flights depart from Broken Hill (BHQ) and arrive at Perth (PER) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 7h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Broken Hill to Perth. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 7h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Broken Hill to Perth typically takes around 7h 10m. Flights depart from Broken Hill (BHQ) and and arrive into Perth (PER).
The closest major airport to Perth is Perth Airport (PER) (PER) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Perth. Busselton Airport (BQB) (BQB) and Geraldton Airport (GET) (GET) 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 Perth. The distance is around 2,798km (1,738 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Broken Hill to Perth is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around A$1,435 ($965).
Compare travel optionsbetween Broken Hill and Perth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 7h 35m | A$1,435($965) | every 20 mins | 4,224km (2,624 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 9h 30m | A$1,080($725) | 4 times a week | 3,467km (2,154 miles) |
| Bus to Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Tce, Fly | 10h 45m | A$435($290) | 4 times a week | 2,650km (1,647 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2 days 13h | A$610($410) | once a week | 3,173km (1,972 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 4h | A$530($355) | on demand | 2,798km (1,738 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Broken Hill and Perth
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
NSW TrainLink
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Airports near Perth
The following major airports near Perth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Perth Airport (PER)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from Perth
Busselton Airport (BQB)
- Distance
- 198km (123 miles) from Perth
Geraldton Airport (GET)
- Distance
- 368km (229 miles) from Perth