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How long does The Ghan train take?
three days and two nights
The journey takes three days and two nights: a perfect amount of time to sit back, relax and take in the view.
How long is the Australian train The Ghan?
The average length of the train is 774 metres (2,539 ft).
What is the longest train journey in Australia?
The train’s route includes the world’s longest straight stretch of railway track, a 478-kilometre (297 mi) stretch of the Trans-Australian Railway across the Nullarbor Plain….Indian Pacific.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Start | Sydney Central |
| End | East Perth Terminal |
| Distance travelled | 4,352 km (2,704.21 mi) |
| Average journey time | 70.5-75 hours |
How much does it cost to ride The Ghan train?
1 April 2021 to 31 December 2021
| CABIN | FARE | HIGH SEASON |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | $1,699 | |
| Gold Twin Sole Occupancy | Advance Purchase | $2,469 |
| Everyday | $3,069 | |
| Gold Single | Advance Purchase | $1,269 |
Can you see Ayers Rock from The Ghan?
Seeing Uluru up close is a pilgrimage travellers cross the globe for and when you’re riding on The Ghan Expedition, it’s offered as an upgrade from Alice Springs. A scenic chartered flight can take you directly to Ayers Rock Airport, where you’ll land before travelling to the Mutitjulu Waterhole and Uluru by vehicle.
Is The Ghan worth the money?
This was a trip of a lifetime and I cannot recommend The Ghan enough. Fantastic experience! We travelled from Adelaide to Alice Springs on the Ghan (Gold Class) and it was absolutely fantastic. It’s not a cheap trip but I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys train travel!
How much does it cost to travel on The Ghan in Australia?
The Ghan Expedition fares are: Gold Single $3,489 / $3,689, Gold Twin $3,699 / $3,889, and Platinum $5,799 / $5,999. Gold Superior fares are available on request. All off-train excursions are included in the price, as are drinks at meals and in the lounge cars.
What is the longest train ride in the world?
The Trans–Siberian Railway
The Trans–Siberian Railway which connects Moscow with the Russian far east is still the world’s longest direct rail route, running for 9,259 kilometers or 5,753 miles. The journey passes through the Ural Mountains, Siberia’s birch forests and Lake Baikal, taking six days according to The Telegraph.
Is it worth driving from Alice Springs to Uluru?
The drive between Alice Springs and Uluru is an absolute must-do, taking travellers through the heart of the country. A return trip from Alice to Uluru will afford you plenty of time to see the sights of the Red Centre and gives you plenty of things to fill up your Alice Springs to Uluru itinerary.
How much does it cost to ride the Ghan from Adelaide to Darwin?
It is expensive about $500 US per person per day or a total of about $3000 US for two people for three days.
Are meals included on The Ghan?
Once you have booked your trip on The Ghan, everything is included: the food, the wine, the excursions and the entertainment. You won’t spend a dollar unless you want to upgrade to a flight over Uluru or Nitmiluk Gorge (or maybe buy yourself a cute camel teddy!).
What is the best time of year to travel on The Ghan?
Kakadu National Park is at its greenest and most gorgeous just after the rains end in March or April. If you are planning to travel on the Ghan Railway which links Adelaide, Alice Springs and Darwin it goes once a week from November to March, and twice a week between April and October.