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2265 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Alice Springs to Cairns

Composite routes from Alice Springs to Cairns

Cheapest
23 h 13 min
Car
2265 km.
from $124
Other
3 d 17 h 8 min
1445 km.
from $792.72
3 d 17 h 24 min
1448 km.
from $1041.59
4 d 11 h 52 min
1446 km.
from $5611.60
4 d 12 h 22 min
Bus, Train
1447 km.
from $2179.76

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 5
Transport for NSW
Website
Firefly Express
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
V-Line Buses
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
14h 6m
Twice daily
$10.87–$29.35
131 500
131 500
Call
Firefly Express
Website
7h 35m
Once daily
$36.96–$50.00
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
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Greyhound Australia
Website
19h 55m
6 times a week
$130.43–$315.22
1300 473946
1300 473946
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V-Line Buses
Website
14h 5m
Once daily
$8.15–$40.22
+61 3 9662 2505
+61 3 9662 2505
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Premier Motor Service
Website
29h 30m
Once daily
$119.57–$163.04
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 5
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Website
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
11h 18m
Twice daily
$41.30–$152.17
131 500
131 500
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Journey Beyond - The Overland
Website
11h 25m
Twice a week
$65.22–$195.65
1800 703 357
1800 703 357
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
25h 20m
4 times a week
$52.17–$3,844.23
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
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Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
2d 8h
Once a week
$1,364.36–$3,357.93
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Website
23h 15m
Once a week
$303.03–$611.16
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 1
Airnorth
Website
Airnorth
Website
2h 10m
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
$467.39–$1,413.04

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Alice Springs to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Alice Springs to Cairns is to drive which costs $282.61 - $423.91 and takes 24h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alice Springs to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Alice Springs to Cairns is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $326.09 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Alice Springs and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Alice Springs to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Cairns Central Station via 85 Franklin St, Albury station, Central Station, King George Square, 1d and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 17h.

Is there a direct train between Alice Springs and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Alice Springs to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Adelaide, Southern Cross, Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 17h.

How far is it from Alice Springs to Cairns?

The distance between Alice Springs and Cairns is 1476 km. The road distance is 2334.9 km.

How do I travel from Alice Springs to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Alice Springs to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 17h and costs $369.57 - $869.57 .

How long does it take to get from Alice Springs to Cairns?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Alice Springs to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alice Springs to Cairns bus from?

Alice Springs to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Alice Springs station.

Where do I catch the Alice Springs to Cairns train from?

Alice Springs to Cairns train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, depart from Alice Springs station.

Train, bus or fly from Alice Springs to Cairns?

The best way to get from Alice Springs to Cairns is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $326.09 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $369.57 - $869.57 and takes 3 days 17h, you could also train via Sydney, which costs $467.39 - $5000 and takes 3 days 17h.

Where does the Alice Springs to Cairns bus arrive?

Alice Springs to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Adelaide station.

What is the time difference between Alice Springs and Cairns?

Cairns is 30 min ahead of Alice Springs. It is currently 17:53 in Alice Springs and 18:23 in Cairns.

Where does the Alice Springs to Cairns train arrive?

Alice Springs to Cairns train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, arrive at Adelaide Parklands station.

Can I drive from Alice Springs to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Alice Springs to Cairns is 2335 km. It takes approximately 24h 13m to drive from Alice Springs to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 827+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $72.26 per night.
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