How to travel from Echuca to Darwin, Australia

The distance between Echuca and Darwin is around 3,376km (2,098 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 8h 20m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Echuca to Darwin 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 Darwin (DRW).

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Flight time4h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$675($455)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration2 days 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$545($365)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Southern Cross then Adelaide and then to Darwin.

  • Duration2 days 21h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,050($705)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to 85 Franklin St then take the train to Darwin.

  • Duration2 days 19h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$990($665)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Darwin.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Distance3,636km (2,259 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Echuca and Darwin

There are several options for getting from Echuca to Darwin by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$545 ($365) and will take around 2 days 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 8h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$675 ($455).

The distance between Echuca and Darwin is around 3,376km (2,098 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,978km (1,850 miles)

It takes around 8h 20m to get from Echuca and Darwin by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 11h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Echuca to Darwin is to take the train and then fly which takes around 8h 20m and will set you back approx A$675 ($455).

The cheapest way to travel between Echuca and Darwin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$545 ($365) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Echuca and Darwin. It typically takes around 2 days 21h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Echuca to Darwin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southern Cross, Adelaide and Darwin. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 21h.

V/Line, Journey Beyond - The Overland and Journey Beyond - The Ghan run train services between Echuca and Darwin. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 2 days 21h, 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 Darwin. It typically takes around 2 days 6h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Echuca to Darwin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 85 Franklin St and Alice Springs. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 6h.

V/Line and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Echuca and Darwin. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 6h 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 Darwin. We recommend that you take the train to Sunbury then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Darwin (DRW). instead which will take 8h 20m.

The closest major airport to Darwin is Darwin International Airport (DRW) (DRW) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Darwin. Maningrida Airport (MNG) (MNG) and Kununurra Airport (KNX) (KNX) 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 Darwin. The distance is around 3,636km (2,259 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 11h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Echuca to Darwin is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around A$675 ($455).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Echuca and Darwin

Transport options from Echuca to Darwin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
8h 20m
A$675($455)
once daily3,376km (2,098 miles)
Train to Bendigo, Fly8h 35m
A$1,015($680)
once daily3,958km (2,459 miles)
Train to Footscray, Fly10h 30m
A$1,425($960)
once daily4,215km (2,619 miles)
Bus and Plane10h 50m
A$915($615)
6 times a week3,993km (2,481 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane8h 55m
A$1,050($705)
once daily3,863km (2,400 miles)
Bus
2 days 6h
A$545($365)
once daily3,729km (2,317 miles)
Train
2 days 21h
A$1,050($705)
twice a week4,052km (2,518 miles)
Bus and Train
2 days 19h
A$990($665)
twice a week3,676km (2,284 miles)
Drive
1 day 11h
A$685($460)
on demand3,636km (2,259 miles)

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Airports near Darwin

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

DRW
Darwin International Airport (DRW)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Darwin
MNG
Maningrida Airport (MNG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
371km (231 miles) from Darwin
KNX
Kununurra Airport (KNX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
435km (270 miles) from Darwin