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26 h 26 min
2529 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Canberra to Alice Springs

Composite routes from Canberra to Alice Springs

Cheapest
26 h 26 min
Car
2529 km.
from $139
Other
40 h 5 min
1953 km.
from $353.87
47 h 11 min
Bus, Train
1953 km.
from $772.07
7 h 44 min
Bus, Plane
1953 km.
from $383.27
2 d 1 h 39 min
1954 km.
from $760.52
2 d 10 h 28 min
1953 km.
from $2478.62

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 4
Transport for NSW
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
V-Line Buses
Website
Murrays Coaches
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
1h 27m
Every 4 hours
$3.70–$5.98
131 500
131 500
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
3h 35m
Once daily
$34.78–$70.65
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
V-Line Buses
Website
4h 15m
Once daily
$2.93–$18.48
+61 3 9662 2505
+61 3 9662 2505
Call
Murrays Coaches
Website
3h 15m
Hourly
$33.70–$47.83
(61) 13 22 51
(61) 13 22 51
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 2
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Qantas
Website
5h 20m
Monday and Tuesday
$293.48–$923.91
Virgin Australia
Website
7h 40m
Tuesday and Thursday
$228.26–$652.17
Train operators
Found: 5
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
V/Line
Website
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Website
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Website
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Website
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
3h 19m
Twice daily
$16.30–$103.26
131 500
131 500
Call
V/Line
Website
3h 42m
3 times a day
$5.33–$7.07
1800 800 007
1800 800 007
Call
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Website
25h 50m
Once a week
$652.17–$2,391.30
1800 703 357
1800 703 357
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Website
10h 25m
Twice a week
$65.22–$195.65
1800 703 357
1800 703 357
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Website
26h 30m
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$303.03–$611.16
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
[email protected]
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Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Canberra to Alice Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Alice Springs is to bus which costs $141.30 - $434.78 and takes 40h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Canberra to Alice Springs?

The fastest way to get from Canberra to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 6h 56m and costs $206.52 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Canberra and Alice Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Alice Springs via Albury Station/Hume Hwy and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Canberra and Alice Springs?

No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Alice Springs via Goulburn Station, Southern Cross and Adelaide Parklands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Canberra to Alice Springs?

The distance between Canberra and Alice Springs is 1975 km. The road distance is 2563.3 km.

How do I travel from Canberra to Alice Springs without a car?

The best way to get from Canberra to Alice Springs without a car is to bus which takes 40h 5m and costs $141.30 - $434.78 .

How long does it take to get from Canberra to Alice Springs?

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Canberra to Alice Springs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canberra to Alice Springs bus from?

Canberra to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Canberra station.

Where do I catch the Canberra to Alice Springs train from?

Canberra to Alice Springs train services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Canberra Station.

Train, bus or fly from Canberra to Alice Springs?

The best way to get from Canberra to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 6h 56m and costs $206.52 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $141.30 - $434.78 and takes 40h 5m, you could also train via Melbourne, which costs $391.30 - $1032.61 and takes 2 days 1h.

Where does the Canberra to Alice Springs bus arrive?

Canberra to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Albury station.

What is the time difference between Canberra and Alice Springs?

Alice Springs is 1h 30m behind Canberra. It is currently 22:12 in Canberra and 20:42 in Alice Springs.

Where does the Canberra to Alice Springs train arrive?

Canberra to Alice Springs train services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Goulburn Station.

Can I drive from Canberra to Alice Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Alice Springs is 2563 km. It takes approximately 26h 20m to drive from Canberra to Alice Springs.

Where can I stay near Alice Springs?

There are 24+ hotels available in Alice Springs. Prices start at $17.43 per night.
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