What is the distance between Katherine and Darwin?

About 169 miles (272 km) separate Katherine and Darwin.

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 Katherine Gorge, The Didgeridoo Hut, Fannie Bay, Kakadu National Park and Litchfield National Park.

Bus Katherine to Darwin from $60 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Katherine to Darwin on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:10am	KATHERINE	3h 55m	3:05pm	Darwin	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Katherine to Darwin on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:10am	KATHERINE	3h 55m	3:05pm	Darwin	Cheapest
Bus	4:30am	KATHERINE	3h 45m	8:15am	Darwin	Fastest
Bus	11:10am	KATHERINE	3h 55m	3:05pm	Darwin	No tags

Next departures for Katherine to Darwin on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:10am	KATHERINE	3h 55m	3:05pm	Darwin	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Katherine to Darwin on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:10am	KATHERINE	3h 55m	3:05pm	Darwin	Cheapest
Bus	4:30am	KATHERINE	3h 45m	8:15am	Darwin	Fastest
Bus	4:30am	KATHERINE	3h 45m	8:15am	Darwin	No tags
Bus	4:30am	KATHERINE	3h 45m	8:15am	Darwin	No tags
Bus	11:10am	KATHERINE	3h 55m	3:05pm	Darwin	No tags
Bus	11:10am	KATHERINE	3h 55m	3:05pm	Darwin	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:15 AM ACST.

Get from Katherine to Darwin

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

3h 55mAverage Duration

168 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound Australia

4/52,349 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

According to 19 reviews, Greyhound Australia received a 4.2-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats, but some complained about the wifi. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at $64

Greyhound Australia Katherine Darwin recent customer reviews

Bus was supposed to leave at 4:30 but bus didn't show up. Waited at the bus stop till 5:30 am. No bus was seen. Helpline number not working. No email of postponed bus time schedule. Missed an important meeting because of this.

Md Shahriar K.

March 16, 2024

Suppose to get morning bus . Had email sent to me 2 hours before departure, saying that I would be getting the night bus with no explanation to why. Which led me to pay $130 for a taxi. And a loss of wages. Very disappointing.

Cameron C.

January 18, 2023

Safety and comfortable

Susi L.

August 8, 2025

AU bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Katherine to Darwin by bus

What is the distance between Katherine and Darwin?
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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

11/12

$73

11/13

$74

Today

$73

11/15

$66

11/16

$73

11/17

No data

11/18

$61

11/19

$61

The cheapest trip from Katherine to Darwin was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $61

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

You can expect to pay from $61 to $75 for a bus ticket from Katherine to Darwin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $61 which is on 2025-11-18.