How to travel from Port Douglas to Adelaide, Australia
The distance between Port Douglas and Adelaide is around 2,209km (1,373 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5hrs.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Port Douglas to Adelaide by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Adelaide → Port Douglas if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Adelaide (ADL).
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time3h 10m
- Typical costA$315($210)
+ 2 othersBus to Cairns, train
Take the bus to Cairns and then to Brisbane then take the train to Central Station and then to Albury Station Platform 1 then take the bus to Franklin Street.
- Duration2 days 17h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costA$590($395)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Douglas and Adelaide
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Port Douglas to Adelaide by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$315 ($210) and will take around 5hrs.
The distance between Port Douglas and Adelaide is around 2,209km (1,373 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,161km (1,343 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Port Douglas and Adelaide by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 11h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Douglas to Adelaide is to fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx A$315 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Douglas and Adelaide, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around A$315 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Port Douglas and Adelaide. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Adelaide (ADL). instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Port Douglas and Adelaide. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Adelaide (ADL). instead which will take 5hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Port Douglas and Adelaide. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and arrive at Adelaide (ADL). The flight takes around 3h 10m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Port Douglas and Adelaide with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 10m.
Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly between Port Douglas and Adelaide. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and and arrive into Adelaide (ADL). These flights usually take around 3h 10m.
The flight from Port Douglas to Adelaide typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and and arrive into Adelaide (ADL).
The closest major airport to Adelaide is Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Adelaide. Whyalla Airport (WYA) (WYA) and Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) (PLO) 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 Port Douglas and Adelaide. The distance is around 3,034km (1,885 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 Port Douglas to Adelaide is to fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around A$315 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Port Douglas and Adelaide
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 5hrs | A$315($210) | every 20 mins | 2,209km (1,373 miles) |
Bus to Cairns, train + 1 similar | 2 days 17h | A$590($395) | 3 times a week | 4,589km (2,852 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 2 days 18h | A$820($550) | once a week | 4,396km (2,731 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 11h | A$405($270) | on demand | 3,034km (1,885 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Port Douglas and Adelaide
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
NSW TrainLink
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
XPT
Great Southern
Bus companies
Trans North Bus & Coach
Premier Motor Service
V-Line
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Airports near Adelaide
The following major airports near Adelaide offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Adelaide
Whyalla Airport (WYA)
- Distance
- 231km (144 miles) from Adelaide
Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)
- Distance
- 252km (156 miles) from Adelaide