The distance between Darwin and Broken Hill is around 3,133km (1,947 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Darwin to Broken Hill 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 from Darwin (DRW) to Broken Hill (BHQ).
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+ 3 othersTake the bus to Alice Springs then Adelaide and then to Broken Hill Town Coach Stop.
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Take the train to Adelaide Parklands then take the bus to Broken Hill Town Coach Stop.
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There are several options for getting from Darwin to Broken Hill by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$515 ($345) and will take around 1 day 23h. 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$1,215 ($815).
The distance between Darwin and Broken Hill is around 3,133km (1,947 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,425km (1,507 miles)
It takes around 7h 35m to get from Darwin and Broken Hill by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 6h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Darwin to Broken Hill is to fly which takes around 7h 35m and will set you back approx A$1,215 ($815).
The cheapest way to travel between Darwin and Broken Hill, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$515 ($345) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Darwin and Broken Hill. We recommend that you fly from Darwin (DRW) to Broken Hill (BHQ). instead which will take 7h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Darwin and Broken Hill. It typically takes around 1 day 23h and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Darwin to Broken Hill. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Alice Springs and Adelaide. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 23h.
Greyhound Australia and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Darwin and Broken Hill. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 23h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Darwin and Broken Hill. Flights depart from Darwin (DRW) and arrive at Broken Hill (BHQ) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 6h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Darwin to Broken Hill. 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 Darwin to Broken Hill typically takes around 6h 40m. Flights depart from Darwin (DRW) and and arrive into Broken Hill (BHQ).
The closest major airport to Broken Hill is Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) (BHQ) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Broken Hill. Mildura Airport (MQL) (MQL) and Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Darwin and Broken Hill. The distance is around 3,133km (1,947 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 6h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Darwin to Broken Hill is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around A$1,215 ($815).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 7h 35m | A$1,215($815) | every 4 hours | 4,108km (2,553 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 23h | A$515($345) | 4 times a week | 3,569km (2,217 miles) |
Train and Bus | 2 days 9h | A$960($645) | once a week | 3,516km (2,185 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 6h | A$590($400) | on demand | 3,133km (1,947 miles) |
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Regional Express
Virgin Australia
NSW TrainLink
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
The following major airports near Broken Hill offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.