How to travel from Darwin to Albury, Australia

The distance between Darwin and Albury is around 3,416km (2,123 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Darwin to Albury 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 Darwin (DRW) to Albury (ABX).

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time5h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$845($570)
Operated by

Qantas

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Alice Springs then Adelaide and then to Albury.

  • Duration2 days 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$660($445)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Adelaide Parklands then Southern Cross and then to Albury Station Platform 1.

  • Duration2 days 16h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,160($780)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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bus
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Adelaide Parklands then take the bus to Albury.

  • Duration2 days 16h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,160($780)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Albury.

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Distance3,829km (2,379 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Darwin and Albury

There are several options for getting from Darwin to Albury by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$660 ($445) and will take around 2 days 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$845 ($570).

The distance between Darwin and Albury is around 3,416km (2,123 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,080km (1,914 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Darwin and Albury by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 13h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Darwin to Albury is to fly which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx A$845 ($570).

The cheapest way to travel between Darwin and Albury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$660 ($445) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Darwin and Albury. It typically takes around 2 days 16h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Darwin to Albury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Darwin, Adelaide Parklands and Southern Cross. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 16h.

Great Southern Rail - The Ghan, PTV Overland and XPT run train services between Darwin and Albury. Trains depart once a week and will take around 2 days 16h, 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 Darwin and Albury. It typically takes around 2 days 7h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Darwin to Albury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Alice Springs and Adelaide. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 7h.

Greyhound Australia and V-Line run regular bus services between Darwin and Albury. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Darwin and Albury. Flights depart from Darwin (DRW) and arrive at Albury (ABX) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 5h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Darwin to Albury. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 6hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Darwin to Albury typically takes around 5h 10m. Flights depart from Darwin (DRW) and and arrive into Albury (ABX).

The closest major airport to Albury is Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Albury. Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) 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 Darwin and Albury. The distance is around 3,829km (2,379 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 13h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Darwin to Albury is to fly which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around A$845 ($570).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Darwin and Albury

Transport options from Darwin to Albury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
6hrs
A$845($570)
every 4 hours3,416km (2,123 miles)
Bus
2 days 7h
A$660($445)
once daily3,977km (2,471 miles)
Train
2 days 16h
A$1,160($780)
once a week4,108km (2,552 miles)
Train and Bus
2 days 16h
A$1,160($780)
once a week3,925km (2,439 miles)
Drive
1 day 13h
A$510($340)
on demand3,829km (2,379 miles)

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Airports near Albury

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

ABX
Albury Airport (ABX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Albury
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
223km (138 miles) from Albury
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
256km (159 miles) from Albury