How to travel from Geelong to Alice Springs, Australia

The distance between Geelong and Alice Springs is around 2,233km (1,388 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Geelong to Alice Springs 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 Avalon (AVV) to Alice Springs (ASP).

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time4h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$720($485)
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Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$345($230)
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Train

Take the train to Adelaide and then to Alice Springs.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$605($405)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Alice Springs.

  • Duration23h 15m
  • Distance2,233km (1,388 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Geelong and Alice Springs

There are several options for getting from Geelong to Alice Springs by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$345 ($230) and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$720 ($485).

The distance between Geelong and Alice Springs is around 2,233km (1,388 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,889km (1,174 miles)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Geelong and Alice Springs by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Geelong to Alice Springs is to fly which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx A$720 ($485).

The cheapest way to travel between Geelong and Alice Springs, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$345 ($230) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Geelong and Alice Springs. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Geelong to Alice Springs. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in North Shore and Adelaide. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.

PTV Overland and Great Southern Rail - The Ghan run train services between Geelong and Alice Springs. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 11h, 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 Geelong and Alice Springs. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Geelong to Alice Springs. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ballarat and Adelaide. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.

V-Line, Firefly Express and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Geelong and Alice Springs. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Geelong and Alice Springs. Flights depart from Avalon (AVV) and arrive at Alice Springs (ASP) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 4h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Geelong to Alice Springs. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 60m (not including layover time).

The flight from Geelong to Alice Springs typically takes around 4h 25m. Flights depart from Avalon (AVV) and and arrive into Alice Springs (ASP).

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 Geelong and Alice Springs. The distance is around 2,233km (1,388 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Geelong to Alice Springs is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around A$720 ($485).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Geelong and Alice Springs

Transport options from Geelong to Alice Springs
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 60m
A$720($485)
on demand2,811km (1,747 miles)
Bus
1 day 6h
A$345($230)
4 times a week2,247km (1,396 miles)
Train
1 day 11h
A$605($405)
twice a week2,302km (1,431 miles)
Drive
23h 15m
A$295($200)
on demand2,233km (1,388 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