How to travel from Perth to Broome, Australia

The distance between Perth and Broome is around 2,221km (1,380 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 23h 5m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Perth to Broome by 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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Bus

Take the bus to Broome Visitor Centre.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$385($260)
Operated by

Integrity Coach Lines (Aust) Pty Ltd

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Drive

Drive to Broome.

  • Duration23h 5m
  • Distance2,221km (1,380 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perth and Broome

There are several options for getting from Perth to Broome by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$385 ($260) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 23h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$295 ($200).

The distance between Perth and Broome is around 2,221km (1,380 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,682km (1,045 miles)

It takes around 1 day 11h to get from Perth and Broome by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perth to Broome is to drive which takes around 23h 5m and will set you back approx A$295 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Perth and Broome, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$385 ($260) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Perth and Broome. We recommend that you drive to Broome. instead which will take 23h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Perth and Broome. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Perth and Broome with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 1 day 11h.

Integrity Coach Lines (Aust) Pty Ltd run regular bus services between Perth and Broome. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 11h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perth to Broome. We recommend that you take the bus to Broome Visitor Centre. instead which will take 1 day 11h.

The closest major airport to Broome is Broome International Airport (BME) (BME) which is approximately 1km (1 miles) from Broome. Port Hedland International Airport (PHE) (PHE) and Barimunya Airport (BYP) (BYP) 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 Perth and Broome. The distance is around 2,221km (1,380 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perth to Broome is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1 day 11h and will usually cost around A$385 ($260).

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Transport options from Perth to Broome
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1 day 11h
A$385($260)
twice a week2,712km (1,685 miles)
Drive
23h 5m
A$295($200)
on demand2,221km (1,380 miles)

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Airports near Broome

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

BME
Broome International Airport (BME)
International Airport
Distance
1km (1 miles) from Broome
PHE
Port Hedland International Airport (PHE)
International Airport
Distance
463km (288 miles) from Broome
BYP
Barimunya Airport (BYP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
614km (381 miles) from Broome