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2351 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Darwin Airport

Composite routes from Cairns to Darwin Airport

Cheapest
34 h 39 min
Car
2351 km.
from $129
Other
5 d 2 h 53 min
1676 km.
from $2685.41
11 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
1676 km.
from $394.05
6 d 7 h 30 min
1677 km.
from $6149.48
6 d 11 h 15 min
Bus, Train
1676 km.
from $3105.50

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 3
Transport for NSW
Website
Trans North Bus & Coach
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
14h 10m
Twice daily
$10.87–$29.35
131 500
131 500
Call
Trans North Bus & Coach
Website
4h 45m
6 times a week
$42.39–$65.22
+61 7 3036 2070
+61 7 3036 2070
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: 2
Qantas
Website
Airnorth
Website
Qantas
Website
2h 35m
Every day
$336.96–$1,304.35
Airnorth
Website
3h 30m
Every day
$217.39–$1,195.65
Train operators
Found: 4
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Website
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Website
25h 50m
Once a week
$652.17–$2,391.30
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
Call
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
2d 21h
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
2d 6h
Twice a week
$579.84–$1,135.09
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Darwin Airport (DRW)?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Darwin Airport (DRW) is to fly which costs $108.70 - $706.52 and takes 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Darwin Airport (DRW)?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Darwin Airport (DRW) is to fly which takes 4h and costs $108.70 - $706.52 .

How far is it from Cairns to Darwin Airport (DRW)?

The distance between Cairns and Darwin Airport (DRW) is 1681 km. The road distance is 2764.8 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Darwin Airport (DRW) without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Darwin Airport (DRW) without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 5 days 2h and costs $1195.65 - $7608.70 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Darwin Airport (DRW)?

It takes approximately 4h to get from Cairns to Darwin Airport (DRW), including transfers.

Train or fly from Cairns to Darwin Airport (DRW)?

The best way to get from Cairns to Darwin Airport (DRW) is to fly which takes 4h and costs $108.70 - $706.52 . Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $1195.65 - $7608.70 and takes 5 days 2h.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Darwin Airport (DRW)?

Darwin Airport (DRW) is 30 min behind Cairns. It is currently 20:15 in Cairns and 19:45 in Darwin Airport (DRW).

Can I drive from Cairns to Darwin Airport (DRW)?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Darwin Airport (DRW) is 2765 km. It takes approximately 28h 26m to drive from Cairns to Darwin Airport (DRW).

Where can I stay near Darwin Airport (DRW)?

There are 422+ hotels available in Darwin Airport (DRW). Prices start at $49.21 per night.
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