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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Brisbane

Composite routes from Cairns to Brisbane

Cheapest
19 h 48 min
Car
1676 km.
from $92
Other
6 h 14 min
Bus, Plane
1388 km.
from $228.37

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 3
Translink
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Translink
Website
1h 19m
Every 30 minutes
$4.02–$5.98
13 12 30
13 12 30
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
30h
Once daily
$163.04–$402.17
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
29h 5m
Once daily
$119.57–$163.04
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
2h 12m
Every day
$70.65–$391.30
Qantas
Website
2h 14m
Every day
$70.65–$489.13
Virgin Australia
Website
2h 20m
Every day
$92.39–$434.78
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
25h 20m
4 times a week
$52.17–$3,844.23
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Brisbane?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Brisbane is to fly which costs $76.09 - $347.83 and takes 4h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Brisbane?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Brisbane is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $76.09 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Brisbane?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cairns Central Station station and arriving at Brisbane Roma Street. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Brisbane?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cairns Central Station station and arriving at Roma Street. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 25h 20m.

How far is it from Cairns to Brisbane?

The distance between Cairns and Brisbane is 1414 km. The road distance is 1837.1 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Brisbane without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Brisbane without a car is to train which takes 25h 20m and costs $52.17 - $3913.04 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Brisbane?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Cairns to Brisbane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Brisbane bus from?

Cairns to Brisbane bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Brisbane train from?

Cairns to Brisbane train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Brisbane?

The best way to get from Cairns to Brisbane is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $76.09 - $347.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $52.17 - $3913.04 and takes 25h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $119.57 - $402.17 and takes 29h 5m.

Where does the Cairns to Brisbane bus arrive?

Cairns to Brisbane bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

Where does the Cairns to Brisbane train arrive?

Cairns to Brisbane train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Brisbane?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Brisbane is 1837 km. It takes approximately 21h 33m to drive from Cairns to Brisbane.

Where can I stay near Brisbane?

There are 1507+ hotels available in Brisbane. Prices start at $57.80 per night.
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