How to travel from Echuca to Alice Springs, Australia

The distance between Echuca and Alice Springs is around 2,106km (1,309 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Echuca to Alice Springs by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Sunbury then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Alice Springs (ASP).

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    A$775($520)
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Bus

Take the bus to 85 Franklin St and then to Alice Springs.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$320($215)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Southern Cross then Adelaide and then to Alice Springs.

  • Duration1 day 16h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$600($400)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Alice Springs.

  • Duration22hrs
  • Distance2,141km (1,330 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Echuca and Alice Springs

There are several options for getting from Echuca to Alice Springs by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$320 ($215) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$775 ($520).

The distance between Echuca and Alice Springs is around 2,106km (1,309 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,732km (1,076 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Echuca and Alice Springs by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Echuca to Alice Springs is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx A$775 ($520).

The cheapest way to travel between Echuca and Alice Springs, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$320 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Echuca and Alice Springs. It typically takes around 1 day 16h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Echuca to Alice Springs. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southern Cross and Adelaide. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 16h.

V/Line, Journey Beyond - The Overland and Journey Beyond - The Ghan run train services between Echuca and Alice Springs. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 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 Echuca and Alice Springs. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Echuca to Alice Springs. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 85 Franklin St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.

V/Line and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Echuca and Alice Springs. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 8h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Echuca to Alice Springs. We recommend that you take the train to Sunbury then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Alice Springs (ASP). instead which will take 6h 45m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Echuca and Alice Springs. The distance is around 2,141km (1,330 miles) by road and it will take around 22hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Echuca to Alice Springs is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around A$775 ($520).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Echuca and Alice Springs

Transport options from Echuca to Alice Springs
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
6h 45m
A$775($520)
once daily2,106km (1,309 miles)
Train to Bendigo, Fly7h 20m
A$950($640)
once daily2,827km (1,756 miles)
Train to Footscray, Fly9h 10m
A$1,285($865)
once daily3,084km (1,916 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane7h 40m
A$985($660)
once daily2,731km (1,697 miles)
Bus
1 day 8h
A$320($215)
once daily2,214km (1,376 miles)
Train
1 day 16h
A$600($400)
twice a week2,613km (1,624 miles)
Drive
22hrs
A$405($270)
on demand2,141km (1,330 miles)

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Airports near Alice Springs

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

ASP
Alice Springs Airport (ASP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Alice Springs
AYQ
Connellan Airport (AYQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
338km (210 miles) from Alice Springs
ISA
Mount Isa Airport (ISA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
669km (415 miles) from Alice Springs