How to travel from Darwin to Roma, Australia

The distance between Darwin and Roma is around 2,948km (1,832 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Darwin to Roma 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 Roma (RMA).

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Flight time5h 15m
  • Typical cost
    A$915($615)
Operated by

Virgin Australia

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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Adelaide Parklands, Sydney Central Station then Brisbane and then to Roma.

  • Duration4 days 7h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,460($980)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Alice Springs and then to Adelaide then take the train to Sydney Central Station then take the bus to Brisbane and then to Roma.

  • Duration3 days 23h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,060($715)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Roma.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Distance2,948km (1,832 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Darwin and Roma

There are several options for getting from Darwin to Roma by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around A$685 ($460) and will take around 16h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$915 ($615).

The distance between Darwin and Roma is around 2,948km (1,832 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,443km (1,518 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Darwin and Roma by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 5h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Darwin to Roma is to fly which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx A$915 ($615).

The cheapest way to travel between Darwin and Roma, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$685 ($460) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Darwin and Roma. It typically takes around 4 days 7h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Darwin to Roma. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Darwin, Adelaide Parklands, Sydney Central Station and Brisbane. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4 days 7h.

Journey Beyond - The Ghan, Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, NSW TrainLink and Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Darwin and Roma. Trains depart once a week and will take around 4 days 7h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Darwin and Roma. We recommend that you fly from Darwin (DRW) to Roma (RMA). instead which will take 6h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Darwin and Roma. Flights depart from Darwin (DRW) and arrive at Roma (RMA) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 5h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Darwin to Roma. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 6h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Darwin to Roma typically takes around 5h 15m. Flights depart from Darwin (DRW) and and arrive into Roma (RMA).

The closest major airport to Roma is Roma Airport (RMA) (RMA) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Roma. Charleville Airport (CTL) (CTL) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) 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 Roma. The distance is around 2,948km (1,832 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 5h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Darwin to Roma is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around A$915 ($615).

How do I get from Darwin to Roma

Compare travel optionsbetween Darwin and Roma

Transport options from Darwin to Roma
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
6h 10m
A$915($615)
every 4 hours3,314km (2,059 miles)
Plane and Bus7h 20m
A$715($480)
twice daily3,331km (2,070 miles)
Plane and Train16h 10m
A$685($460)
twice a week3,398km (2,111 miles)
Train
4 days 7h
A$1,460($980)
once a week6,179km (3,840 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
3 days 23h
A$1,060($715)
once a week6,240km (3,878 miles)
Train and Bus4 days 19h
A$970($655)
once a week6,100km (3,791 miles)
Drive
1 day 5h
A$555($375)
on demand2,948km (1,832 miles)

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Airports near Roma

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

RMA
Roma Airport (RMA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Roma
CTL
Charleville Airport (CTL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
252km (157 miles) from Roma
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
438km (272 miles) from Roma