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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sydney to Alice Springs

Composite routes from Sydney to Alice Springs

Cheapest
28 h 32 min
Car
2740 km.
from $150
Other
43 h 55 min
2025 km.
from $409.37
2 d 5 h 20 min
2026 km.
from $2448.04

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 2
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Qantas
Website
3h 15m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$353.67–$1,010.48
Virgin Australia
Website
5h 50m
Tuesday and Thursday
$277.88–$1,136.79
Bus operators
Found: 3
Firefly Express
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
V-Line Buses
Website
Firefly Express
Website
7h 25m
Once daily
$42.95–$58.10
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
7h 35m
Once daily
$60.63–$138.94
1300 473946
1300 473946
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V-Line Buses
Website
14h
Once daily
$9.47–$46.73
+61 3 9662 2505
+61 3 9662 2505
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Train operators
Found: 2
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Website
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
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Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Website
25h 50m
Once a week
$757.86–$2,778.82
1800 703 357
1800 703 357
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Website
26h 30m
Twice a week
$352.14–$710.20
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Alice Springs is to bus which costs $173.91 - $467.39 and takes 43h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $250 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Alice Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Alice Springs via Albury Station/Hume Hwy and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney and Alice Springs?

No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Sydney Central Station and arriving at Alice Springs via Adelaide Parklands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

How far is it from Sydney to Alice Springs?

The distance between Sydney and Alice Springs is 2046 km. The road distance is 2774.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Sydney to Alice Springs without a car is to bus which takes 43h 55m and costs $173.91 - $467.39 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Sydney to Alice Springs, including transfers.

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

Sydney to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Central Station.

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

Sydney to Alice Springs train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, depart from Sydney Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Sydney to Alice Springs?

The best way to get from Sydney to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $250 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $173.91 - $467.39 and takes 43h 55m, you could also train, which costs $923.91 - $3043.48 and takes 2 days 5h.

Where does the Sydney to Alice Springs bus arrive?

Sydney to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Albury station.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Alice Springs?

Alice Springs is 1h 30m behind Sydney. It is currently 01:03 in Sydney and 23:33 in Alice Springs.

Where does the Sydney to Alice Springs train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sydney to Alice Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Alice Springs is 2774 km. It takes approximately 28h 26m to drive from Sydney 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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