Trains in South Australia

From transcontinental expeditions to regional railcars and heritage steam — here is every passenger train you can ride in South Australia, with routes, classes and where to book.

Great rail journeys of Australia

The all-inclusive, long-distance expeditions that cross states and continents.

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The Ghan

Adelaide ↔ Darwin via Alice Springs

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Indian Pacific

Sydney ↔ Perth via Adelaide, Broken Hill & the Nullarbor

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Great Southern

Adelaide ↔ Brisbane (summer seasonal)

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The Overland

Melbourne ↔ Adelaide (daytime)

Scenic & heritage railways

Restored steam, rack-and-pinion mountain lines and outback rail-motor adventures.

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Pichi Richi Railway

Quorn ↔ Port Augusta through the Flinders Ranges