How to Travel from

Alice Springs to Sydney

by Plane, Route or Car

Australia Alice Springs Sydney

How to Get from Alice Springs to Sydney (Plane, Route, Car)

Plane

3 h 24 min

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Car

28 h 30 min

from $150

Cheapest

28 h 30 min

Car

2740 km.

from $150

Fastest

Other

43 h 35 min

2025 km.

from $410.45

47 h 58 min

2026 km.

from $779.63

2 d 4 h 45 min

2026 km.

from $3380.35

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Continue onto Parsons Street

Parsons Street, 84 м

84 м

At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Parsons Street

Parsons Street, 230 м

230 м

Turn left onto Stuart Highway

Stuart Highway, 3 km 955 м

3 km 955 м

At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Stuart Highway

Stuart Highway, 8 km 26 м

8 km 26 м

Turn right onto Stuart Highway

Stuart Highway, 1212 km 784 м

1212 km 784 м

Qantas

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Virgin Australia

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Qantas

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Duration 2h 50m

Frequency Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price $356.16–$1,017.59

Virgin Australia

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Duration 5h 25m

Frequency Tuesday and Thursday

Estimated price $279.84–$1,144.79

NSW TrainLink XPT

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Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific

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Journey Beyond - The Overland

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Journey Beyond - The Ghan

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NSW TrainLink XPT

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Duration 11h 18m

Frequency Twice daily

Estimated price $48.34–$178.08

Phone 131 500

Customer Service 131 500

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Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific

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Duration 28h 30m

Frequency Once a week

Estimated price $1,081.19–$4,324.76

Phone 1800 703 357

Customer Service 1800 703 357

Email [email protected]

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Journey Beyond - The Overland

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Duration 11h 25m

Frequency Twice a week

Estimated price $76.32–$228.96

Phone 1800 703 357

Customer Service 1800 703 357

Email [email protected]

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Journey Beyond - The Ghan

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Duration 23h 15m

Frequency Once a week

Estimated price $354.62–$715.20

Phone 1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)

Customer Service 1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)

Email [email protected]

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Firefly Express

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Greyhound Australia

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V-Line Buses

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Firefly Express

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Duration 7h 35m

Frequency Once daily

Estimated price $43.25–$58.51

Phone 1300 730 740

Customer Service 1300 730 740

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Greyhound Australia

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Duration 19h 55m

Frequency 6 times a week

Estimated price $152.64–$368.88

Phone 1300 473946

Customer Service 1300 473946

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V-Line Buses

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Duration 14h 5m

Frequency Once daily

Estimated price $9.54–$47.06

Phone +61 3 9662 2505

Customer Service +61 3 9662 2505

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How can I get from Alice Springs to Sydney cheaply?

The cheapest way to get from Alice Springs to Sydney is to bus which costs $204.31 - $561.85 and takes 43h 35m.

How can I get to Sydney from Alice Springs the fastest?

The fastest way to get from Alice Springs to Sydney is to fly which takes 3 hours and 21 minutes and costs $293.69 - $766.16.

Is there a bus route directly from Alice Springs to Sydney?

No, there is no direct bus route from Alice Springs to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Central Station via 85 Franklin St and Albury station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 35m.

Can you find a direct train route from Alice Springs to Sydney?

No, there is no direct train route from Alice Springs to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Central Station via Adelaide and Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 hours and 58 minutes.

How far is it from Alice Springs to Sydney?

The distance between Alice Springs and Sydney is 2042 km. The road distance is 2774.5 km.

How can I travel from Alice Springs to Sydney without a car, keeping in mind the travel duration and cost?

The best way to get from Alice Springs to Sydney without a car is to bus, which takes 43 hours and 35 minutes and costs $204.31 - $561.85.

How long does it take to travel from Alice Springs to Sydney, including any transfers?

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Alice Springs to Sydney, including transfers.

Where can I catch the Alice Springs to Sydney bus?

Greyhound Australia operates Alice Springs to Sydney bus services. These services depart from Alice Springs station.

Where can I catch the Alice Springs to Sydney train from?

Alice Springs to Sydney train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, depart from Alice Springs station.

What is the most efficient method to travel from Alice Springs to Sydney?

The most efficient way to get from Alice Springs to Sydney is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs $293.69 - $766.16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $204.31 - $561.85 and takes 43h 35m, you could also train via Melbourne, which costs $472.46 - $1,149.24 and takes 47h 58m.

Where does the Greyhound Australia bus that runs between Alice Springs and Sydney stop?

Greyhound Australia bus services, operating between Alice Springs and Sydney, arrive at Adelaide station.

What is the time difference between Alice Springs and Sydney?

Sydney is 1 hour and 30 minutes ahead of Alice Springs. It is currently 17:54 in Alice Springs and 19:24 in Sydney.

Where does the Journey Beyond - The Ghan train arrive?

Alice Springs to Sydney train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, arrive at Adelaide Parklands station.

Can you drive from Alice Springs to Sydney?

The driving distance between Alice Springs to Sydney is 2774 km. It takes approximately 28 hours and 27 minutes to drive from Alice Springs to Sydney.

Where can I find hotels near Sydney?

There are 3559+ hotels available in Sydney. Prices start at $89.28 per night.

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Reed Cottage - in the heart of Sydney

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St Raphael

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Sydney Opera House

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Sydney Harbour Bridge

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Taronga Zoo

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Questions and Answers

How can I get from Alice Springs to Sydney cheaply?

How can I get to Sydney from Alice Springs the fastest?

Is there a bus route directly from Alice Springs to Sydney?

Can you find a direct train route from Alice Springs to Sydney?

How far is it from Alice Springs to Sydney?

How can I travel from Alice Springs to Sydney without a car, keeping in mind the travel duration and cost?

How long does it take to travel from Alice Springs to Sydney, including any transfers?

Where can I catch the Alice Springs to Sydney bus?

Where can I catch the Alice Springs to Sydney train from?

What is the most efficient method to travel from Alice Springs to Sydney?

Where does the Greyhound Australia bus that runs between Alice Springs and Sydney stop?

What is the time difference between Alice Springs and Sydney?

Where does the Journey Beyond - The Ghan train arrive?

Can you drive from Alice Springs to Sydney?

Where can I find hotels near Sydney?