The distance between Broome and Alice Springs is around 2,736km (1,700 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Broome to Alice Springs by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Alice Springs → Broome if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Broome (BME) to Alice Springs (ASP).
Qantas
+ 2 othersTake the bus to Katherine and then to Alice Springs.
Take the bus to Palmerston then take the train to Alice Springs.
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Drive to Alice Springs.
There are several options for getting from Broome to Alice Springs by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$490 ($330) and will take around 1 day 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$775 ($520).
The distance between Broome and Alice Springs is around 2,736km (1,700 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,369km (850 miles)
It takes around 1 day 13h to get from Broome and Alice Springs by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Broome to Alice Springs is to fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx A$775 ($520).
The cheapest way to travel between Broome and Alice Springs, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$490 ($330) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Broome and Alice Springs. We recommend that you fly from Broome (BME) to Alice Springs (ASP). instead which will take 5h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Broome and Alice Springs. It typically takes around 1 day 13h and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Broome to Alice Springs. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Short Steet and Katherine. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 13h.
Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Broome and Alice Springs. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 1 day 13h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Broome and Alice Springs. Flights depart from Broome (BME) and arrive at Alice Springs (ASP) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 5h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Broome to Alice Springs. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER). This services will take at least 5h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Broome to Alice Springs typically takes around 5h 10m. Flights depart from Broome (BME) 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 Broome and Alice Springs. The distance is around 2,736km (1,700 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Broome to Alice Springs is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1 day 13h and will usually cost around A$490 ($330).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 5h 40m | A$775($520) | every 30 mins | 3,672km (2,282 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 13h | A$490($330) | 5 times a week | 2,842km (1,766 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2 days 1h | A$830($560) | once a week | 3,373km (2,096 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 2h | A$365($245) | on demand | 2,736km (1,700 miles) |
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Airnorth
Virgin Australia
Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
The following major airports near Alice Springs offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.