What is the best way to travel from Darwin to Adelaide?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses and Flights for the journey to Adelaide from Darwin. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Adelaide from Darwin?
You can get to Adelaide with just $288 by taking a Flight from Jetstar Airways, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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Virgin Australia19h 35m02:20 PMDarwin AirportDarwin Airport10:55 AMAdelaide AirportAdelaide Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Darwin Airport, Darwin Airport (Australia) at 12/20/2025 2:20:00 PM to Adelaide Airport, Adelaide Airport (Australia) arriving at 12/21/2025 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $405 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 35m
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Indonesia AirAsia12h 25m04:50 PMDarwin AirportDarwin Airport6:15 AMAdelaide AirportAdelaide Airport0EconomyA Flight from Indonesia AirAsia goes from Darwin Airport, Darwin Airport (Australia) at 12/20/2025 4:50:00 PM to Adelaide Airport, Adelaide Airport (Australia) arriving at 12/21/2025 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $563 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
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Alliance Airlines3h 40m03:25 PMDarwin AirportDarwin Airport8:05 PMAdelaide AirportAdelaide Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alliance Airlines goes from Darwin Airport, Darwin Airport (Australia) at 12/20/2025 3:25:00 PM to Adelaide Airport, Adelaide Airport (Australia) arriving at 12/20/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $573 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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Qantas Airways9h 30m012:00 PMDarwin AirportDarwin Airport10:30 PMAdelaide AirportAdelaide Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Darwin Airport, Darwin Airport (Australia) at 12/20/2025 12:00:00 PM to Adelaide Airport, Adelaide Airport (Australia) arriving at 12/20/2025 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $741 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
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Jetstar Airways13h 15m04:50 PMDarwin AirportDarwin Airport7:05 AMAdelaide AirportAdelaide Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Darwin Airport, Darwin Airport (Australia) at 12/20/2025 4:50:00 PM to Adelaide Airport, Adelaide Airport (Australia) arriving at 12/21/2025 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $812 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
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Jetstar Airways3h 45m05:20 PMDarwin AirportDarwin Airport10:05 PMAdelaide AirportAdelaide Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Darwin Airport, Darwin Airport (Australia) at 12/24/2025 5:20:00 PM to Adelaide Airport, Adelaide Airport (Australia) arriving at 12/24/2025 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $288 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
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Jetstar Airways16h 55m012:20 PMDarwin AirportDarwin Airport6:15 AMAdelaide AirportAdelaide Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Darwin Airport, Darwin Airport (Australia) at 12/24/2025 12:20:00 PM to Adelaide Airport, Adelaide Airport (Australia) arriving at 12/25/2025 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $491 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m
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Alliance Airlines3h 45m05:30 PMDarwin AirportDarwin Airport10:15 PMAdelaide AirportAdelaide Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alliance Airlines goes from Darwin Airport, Darwin Airport (Australia) at 12/24/2025 5:30:00 PM to Adelaide Airport, Adelaide Airport (Australia) arriving at 12/24/2025 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $496 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
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Virgin Australia15h 30m012:40 AMDarwin AirportDarwin Airport5:10 PMAdelaide AirportAdelaide Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Darwin Airport, Darwin Airport (Australia) at 12/24/2025 12:40:00 AM to Adelaide Airport, Adelaide Airport (Australia) arriving at 12/24/2025 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $561 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
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Alliance Airlines21h 10m02:50 PMDarwin AirportDarwin Airport1:00 PMAdelaide AirportAdelaide Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alliance Airlines goes from Darwin Airport, Darwin Airport (Australia) at 12/24/2025 2:50:00 PM to Adelaide Airport, Adelaide Airport (Australia) arriving at 12/25/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $577 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 10m
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Greyhound Australia42h 50m09:55 AMDarwinBus Interchange5:45 AMAdelaideBolivar0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Interchange, Darwin (Australia) at 12/24/2025 9:55:00 AM to Bolivar, Adelaide (Australia) arriving at 12/26/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $528 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 50m
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Greyhound Australia43h 30m09:55 AMDarwinBus Interchange6:25 AMAdelaideCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Interchange, Darwin (Australia) at 12/24/2025 9:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Adelaide (Australia) arriving at 12/26/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $559 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 30m
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What are the fastest trips from Darwin to Adelaide?
You can get to Adelaide from Darwin in just 3h 40m with a Flight from Alliance Airlines. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Alliance Airlines3h 40m03:25 PMDarwin AirportDarwin Airport8:05 PMAdelaide AirportAdelaide Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alliance Airlines goes from Darwin Airport, Darwin Airport (Australia) at 12/20/2025 3:25:00 PM to Adelaide Airport, Adelaide Airport (Australia) arriving at 12/20/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $573 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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Qantas Airways9h 30m012:00 PMDarwin AirportDarwin Airport10:30 PMAdelaide AirportAdelaide Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Darwin Airport, Darwin Airport (Australia) at 12/20/2025 12:00:00 PM to Adelaide Airport, Adelaide Airport (Australia) arriving at 12/20/2025 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $741 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
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Indonesia AirAsia12h 25m04:50 PMDarwin AirportDarwin Airport6:15 AMAdelaide AirportAdelaide Airport0EconomyA Flight from Indonesia AirAsia goes from Darwin Airport, Darwin Airport (Australia) at 12/20/2025 4:50:00 PM to Adelaide Airport, Adelaide Airport (Australia) arriving at 12/21/2025 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $563 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
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Jetstar Airways13h 15m04:50 PMDarwin AirportDarwin Airport7:05 AMAdelaide AirportAdelaide Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Darwin Airport, Darwin Airport (Australia) at 12/20/2025 4:50:00 PM to Adelaide Airport, Adelaide Airport (Australia) arriving at 12/21/2025 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $812 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
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Virgin Australia19h 35m02:20 PMDarwin AirportDarwin Airport10:55 AMAdelaide AirportAdelaide Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Darwin Airport, Darwin Airport (Australia) at 12/20/2025 2:20:00 PM to Adelaide Airport, Adelaide Airport (Australia) arriving at 12/21/2025 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $405 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 35m
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Jetstar Airways3h 45m05:20 PMDarwin AirportDarwin Airport10:05 PMAdelaide AirportAdelaide Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Darwin Airport, Darwin Airport (Australia) at 12/24/2025 5:20:00 PM to Adelaide Airport, Adelaide Airport (Australia) arriving at 12/24/2025 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $288 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
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Alliance Airlines3h 45m05:30 PMDarwin AirportDarwin Airport10:15 PMAdelaide AirportAdelaide Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alliance Airlines goes from Darwin Airport, Darwin Airport (Australia) at 12/24/2025 5:30:00 PM to Adelaide Airport, Adelaide Airport (Australia) arriving at 12/24/2025 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $496 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
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Virgin Australia15h 30m012:40 AMDarwin AirportDarwin Airport5:10 PMAdelaide AirportAdelaide Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Darwin Airport, Darwin Airport (Australia) at 12/24/2025 12:40:00 AM to Adelaide Airport, Adelaide Airport (Australia) arriving at 12/24/2025 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $561 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
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Jetstar Airways16h 55m012:20 PMDarwin AirportDarwin Airport6:15 AMAdelaide AirportAdelaide Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Darwin Airport, Darwin Airport (Australia) at 12/24/2025 12:20:00 PM to Adelaide Airport, Adelaide Airport (Australia) arriving at 12/25/2025 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $491 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m
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Alliance Airlines21h 10m02:50 PMDarwin AirportDarwin Airport1:00 PMAdelaide AirportAdelaide Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alliance Airlines goes from Darwin Airport, Darwin Airport (Australia) at 12/24/2025 2:50:00 PM to Adelaide Airport, Adelaide Airport (Australia) arriving at 12/25/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $577 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 10m
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Greyhound Australia42h 50m09:55 AMDarwinBus Interchange5:45 AMAdelaideBolivar0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Interchange, Darwin (Australia) at 12/24/2025 9:55:00 AM to Bolivar, Adelaide (Australia) arriving at 12/26/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $528 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 50m
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Greyhound Australia43h 30m09:55 AMDarwinBus Interchange6:25 AMAdelaideCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Interchange, Darwin (Australia) at 12/24/2025 9:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Adelaide (Australia) arriving at 12/26/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $559 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 30m
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Bus from Darwin to Adelaide
What are the most popular stations in Darwin and Adelaide?
In Darwin, you will usually depart from Bus Interchange, while in Adelaide you will be arriving at Central Bus Station, Parklands Terminal Train Station or Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Adelaide from Darwin? With 6 connections between 1 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Darwin and Adelaide, you can pay as low as $288 with a Flight from Jetstar Airways.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Alliance Airlines: you will get to Adelaide in just 3h 40m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Darwin and Adelaide are Alliance Airlines, Jetstar Airways and Greyhound Australia, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Darwin and Adelaide is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Darwin Airport or to Parkside, and look at flights from Darwin Airport, and landing at Adelaide Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Darwin to Adelaide?
The most popular companies between Darwin and Adelaide, are Alliance Airlines, Jetstar Airways and Greyhound Australia. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Greyhound Australia
Airlines: Alliance Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and 2 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Darwin to Adelaide
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Darwin to Adelaide. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Darwin to Adelaide
How can I reach Adelaide from Darwin?
Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Adelaide from Darwin.
How far is Adelaide from Darwin?
The distance between Darwin and Adelaide is 1,627.1 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Darwin and Adelaide?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 71 kgs of CO2, a train 92 kgs, a car 445 kgs, and a flight 644 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Darwin to Adelaide?
You can get to Adelaide with just $288 by taking a Flight from Jetstar Airways.
What is the fastest way to get from Darwin to Adelaide?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Adelaide in just 3h 40m with a Flight from Alliance Airlines.
More routes to Darwin and to Adelaide
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Darwin and to Adelaide. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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