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How to Travel from

Canberra to Cairns Airport

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Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Canberra Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.36–$13.99

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Canberra to Central
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.89–$69.96
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$95.40–$228.96
Bus from Brisbane to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$190.80–$470.64
Bus from Canberra to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.62–$69.96
Bus from Canberra to Albury
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.70–$82.68
Bus from Brisbane Airport Domestic to Mooloolaba
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.81–$30.53
Bus from Mooloolaba to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
28h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$178.08–$445.20

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Canberra to Albury
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.43–$21.62
Bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Paddy
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.04–$16.54

Mission Link

Phone:
+61 (0)407 337 661
Website:
missionlink.com.au/
Bus from Babinda to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
18h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.32–$108.12

Murrays Coaches

Phone:
(61) 13 22 51
Website:
murrays.com.au/default.aspx
Bus from Canberra to Central
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.70–$57.24
Bus from Canberra to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.43–$55.97
Bus from Canberra to Moruya
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.98–$39.43

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Sydney Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.76–$572.39
Plane from Orange Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$165.36–$597.83
Plane from Albury to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$228.96–$826.79
Plane from Wagga Wagga to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.80–$699.59
Plane from Moruya Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
10h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$178.08–$610.55

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Canberra International Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.08–$763.19
Plane from Sydney Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.76–$623.27
Plane from Orange Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.36–$1,017.59
Plane from Albury to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$432.48–$1,271.99
Plane from Wagga Wagga to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.80–$1,081.19
Plane from Moruya Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$305.28–$953.99

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Canberra International Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.40–$368.88
Plane from Sydney Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.20–$521.52
Plane from Orange Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 42m
Frequency:
Monday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$203.52–$635.99
Plane from Wagga Wagga to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$228.96–$699.59
Plane from Moruya Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$203.52–$610.55

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Babinda
Ave. Duration:
24h 12m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$61.06–$4,339.45

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to travel from Canberra to Cairns Airport?

The cheapest way to travel from Canberra to Cairns Airport is to bus and fly which costs $127.69 - $459.69 and takes 7h 15m.

What is the quickest way to travel from Canberra to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

The quickest way to travel from Canberra to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to fly which takes 6 hours and 12 minutes and costs $178.77 - $383.08.

How many kilometers is the distance between Canberra and Cairns Airport (CNS)?

The distance between Canberra and Cairns Airport (CNS) is 2087 km. The road distance is 2526.8 km.

How can I get from Canberra to Cairns Airport (CNS) without a car?

The best way to get from Canberra to Cairns Airport (CNS) without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 3 hours and costs $319.23 - $830.00.

How long does it take to get from Canberra to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Canberra to Cairns Airport (CNS), including transfers.

Canberra to Cairns Airport (CNS) by plane?

The best way to get from Canberra to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to fly which takes 6 hours and 12 minutes and costs $178.77 - $383.08. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $319.23 - $830.00 and takes 2 days and 3 hours.

Canberra and Cairns Airport (CNS) have a time difference of what?

Cairns Airport (CNS) is 1 hour behind Canberra. It is currently 06:01 in Canberra and 05:01 in Cairns Airport (CNS).

Can I drive from Canberra to Cairns Airport?

The driving distance between Canberra and Cairns Airport is 2527 kilometers. It takes approximately 29 hours and 14 minutes to drive from Canberra to Cairns Airport.

What is the price of a flight to Sydney?

A flight to Sydney costs $450.
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