How far is Alice Springs from Darwin?

The distance between Alice Springs and Darwin is around 1292 km (801 miles).

Bus Alice Springs to Darwin from $270 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Alice Springs to Darwin on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	Alice Springs	21h 35m	3:05pm	Darwin	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Alice Springs	21h 35m	3:05pm	Darwin	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Alice Springs	21h 35m	3:05pm	Darwin	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Alice Springs	21h 35m	3:05pm	Darwin	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Alice Springs	21h 35m	3:05pm	Darwin	No tags

Get from Alice Springs to Darwin

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 21 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $290, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

21h 35mAverage Duration

1290 kmDistance

32kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound Australia

4/52,354 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2354 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at $290

Greyhound Australia Alice Springs Darwin recent customer reviews

Very good company to travel with.very reliable.very friendly and courteous drivers. That so much and God bless this company.

Shiu N.

August 20, 2019

2 great friendly & informative drivers

Gregor A.

March 1, 2024

Great budget travel although far too many stops

Rachel K.

July 13, 2019

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Alice Springs to Darwin by bus

How far is Alice Springs from Darwin?
The distance between Alice Springs and Darwin is around 1292 km (801 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-15

$399

11-16

No data

Today

$313

11-18

$277

11-19

$277

11-20

No data

11-21

$277

11-22

No data

The cheapest trip from Alice Springs to Darwin was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $277

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Alice Springs to Darwin, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $277 to $399 for a bus ticket from Alice Springs to Darwin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $277 which is on 2025-11-21.