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Australia

The Ghan

Adelaide → Darwin

The Ghan travelling through Australia’s outback
The Ghan crosses Australia’s interior between Adelaide, Alice Springs, and Darwin.Photo: RegionVisitor90 · Public domain (CC0)
Duration
Approx. 3 days / 2 nights
Distance
2980.57 km
Train
Long-distance sleeper tourism train
Reservation
Required

An all-inclusive sleeper journey across Australia’s interior, from Adelaide through the Red Centre and Alice Springs to tropical Darwin.

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Seat view guide

Best Side to Sit

Adelaide → Darwin

Overall recommendation

Both sides

The strongest supported views are shared across both sides.

It changes along the way

  • Urban fringes, dry ranges, and curves change orientation through South Australia.0–310 km · Limited dataVaries
  • Flinders Ranges country310–1540 km · Limited dataBoth sides
  • Alice Springs1540–2590 km · Limited dataVaries
  • Katherine2590–2981 km · Limited dataBoth sides

Some sections are early guidance based on limited reports.

Explore the route

Interactive Route Map

Preparing the route

From Adelaide to Darwin, via Port Augusta, Marla, Alice Springs, Katherine.

Scenic journey timeline

Along the Journey

A calm guide to the moments worth looking up for, arranged from Adelaide to Darwin.

  1. Departure · 0 km · 0 minAdelaide
  11. Arrival · 2981 km · 52 hr 50 minDarwin

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Journey Highlights

Journey overview

What to Expect

Reservations
Required for this journey.
Train
Long-distance sleeper tourism train
Operated by
Journey Beyond Rail

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Practical Information

Current service
The Ghan’s season, operating days, stop program, and journey length vary. Check Journey Beyond Rail for the selected departure.Check current operator information
On board
This is an overnight rail journey with private accommodation, dining, and shared spaces; the precise inclusions depend on the booked travel category.
Reservations
Advance reservation is required. Rallii does not publish fares, availability, or guarantee departure dates.Check current operator information
Off-train experiences
Current northbound programs may include Marla, Alice Springs, and Katherine. Their content, weather suitability, and timing can change.Check current operator information
Scenery and daylight
The route is long enough that not every landmark is seen in daylight. Seasonal departure patterns and daylight hours make a material difference.Check current operator information
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Route & data sources

  • Operator informationJourney Beyond Rail — The Ghan

    Official route identity, onboard character, and current operating context.

  • Operator informationJourney Beyond Rail — 2026 timetable

    Current seasonal northbound service context and representative stop sequence; not treated as permanent timetable data.

  • Scenic contextTourism Australia — luxury rail journeys

    Official Australian tourism context for the near-3,000 km route and Red Centre journey.

  • Railway / map dataOpenStreetMap relation 1148765

    Prepared from The Ghan relation 1148765 and 471 contributing railway ways; © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

  • Rallii guidanceRallii guidance

    Prepared scenic sequence and deliberately cautious direction-aware viewing guidance.