How to travel from Kalgoorlie to Alice Springs, Australia

The distance between Kalgoorlie and Alice Springs is around 3,090km (1,920 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 9h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kalgoorlie to Alice Springs by plane, train, 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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Fly

Fly from Kalgoorlie (KGI) to Alice Springs (ASP).

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Flight time8h 55m
  • Typical cost
    A$1,830($1,230)
Operated by

Qantas

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Train

Take the train to East Perth Stn Transwa East Perth then Adelaide Parklands and then to Alice Springs.

  • Duration3 days 4h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,060($715)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to East Perth Stn Transwa East Perth and then to Adelaide Parklands then take the bus to Alice Springs.

  • Duration3 days
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$850($570)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Alice Springs.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Distance3,090km (1,920 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kalgoorlie and Alice Springs

There are several options for getting from Kalgoorlie to Alice Springs by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$850 ($570) and will take around 3 days. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 9h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,830 ($1,230).

The distance between Kalgoorlie and Alice Springs is around 3,090km (1,920 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,454km (904 miles)

It takes around 9h 45m to get from Kalgoorlie and Alice Springs by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 6h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kalgoorlie to Alice Springs is to fly which takes around 9h 45m and will set you back approx A$1,830 ($1,230).

The cheapest way to travel between Kalgoorlie and Alice Springs, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$850 ($570) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kalgoorlie and Alice Springs. It typically takes around 3 days 4h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kalgoorlie to Alice Springs. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in East Perth Stn Transwa East Perth, Perth Stn Platform 7 and Adelaide Parklands. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3 days 4h.

Transwa, Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific and Journey Beyond - The Ghan run train services between Kalgoorlie and Alice Springs. Trains depart once a week and will take around 3 days 4h, 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 Kalgoorlie and Alice Springs. We recommend that you fly from Kalgoorlie (KGI) to Alice Springs (ASP). instead which will take 9h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kalgoorlie and Alice Springs. Flights depart from Kalgoorlie (KGI) and arrive at Alice Springs (ASP) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 8h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Kalgoorlie to Alice Springs. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER) and Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 9h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Kalgoorlie to Alice Springs typically takes around 8h 55m. Flights depart from Kalgoorlie (KGI) 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 Kalgoorlie and Alice Springs. The distance is around 3,090km (1,920 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 Kalgoorlie to Alice Springs is to fly which takes, on average, 9h 45m and will usually cost around A$1,830 ($1,230).

How do I get from Kalgoorlie to Alice Springs

Compare travel optionsbetween Kalgoorlie and Alice Springs

Transport options from Kalgoorlie to Alice Springs
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
9h 45m
A$1,830($1,230)
every 3 hours6,129km (3,808 miles)
Train
3 days 4h
A$1,060($715)
once a week4,868km (3,025 miles)
Train and Bus
3 days
A$850($570)
once a week4,851km (3,015 miles)
Drive
1 day 6h
A$585($395)
on demand3,090km (1,920 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