How far is Alice Springs from Darwin?

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

What are the best sights and things to do in Darwin?

Once in Darwin, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Fish The Top End, Mindil Beach Sunset Market, Deckchair Cinema, Indo-Pacific Marine and Fannie Bay.

Bus Alice Springs to Darwin from $188 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Alice Springs to Darwin on November 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30pm	Alice Springs	21h 35m	3:05pm	Darwin	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:30pm	Alice Springs	21h 35m	3:05pm	Darwin	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 8:17 PM ACST.

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 $202, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

21h 35mAverage Duration

800 milesDistance

32kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound Australia

4/52,345 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2345 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers 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 $202

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 traveling from Alice Springs to Darwin by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/10

$272

11/11

$272

Today

$245

11/13

$196

11/14

$193

11/15

$196

11/16

No data

11/17

$218

The cheapest trip from Alice Springs to Darwin was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $193

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 $193 to $275 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 $193 which is on 2025-11-14.