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30 h 31 min
1931 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Mataranka

Composite routes from Cairns to Mataranka

Cheapest
30 h 31 min
Car
1931 km.
from $106
Other
22 h 48 min
Plane, Bus
1374 km.
from $675.20
5 d 9 h 20 min
Bus, Train
1374 km.
from $2900.58
5 d 13 h 2 min
Train
1372 km.
from $5460
5 d 16 h 47 min
Bus, Train
1374 km.
from $2313.62
5 d 19 h 13 min
1374 km.
from $2838.83

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 3
Firefly Express
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Firefly Express
Website
10h 15m
3 times a day
$36.96–$50.00
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
1h 10m
6 times a week
$15.22–$25.00
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
Train operators
Found: 3
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Website
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 2h
Twice a week
$2,183.60–$2,831.51
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
26h 30m
Twice 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
18h 50m
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
$228.26–$706.52

Questions and Answers

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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Mataranka is to fly and bus which takes 22h 48m and costs $293.48 - $760.87 .

How far is it from Cairns to Mataranka?

The distance between Cairns and Mataranka is 1588 km. The road distance is 2344.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Mataranka without a car is to bus and train via Melbourne which takes 5 days 9h and costs $2500 - $3586.96 .

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

It takes approximately 22h 48m to get from Cairns to Mataranka, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Mataranka?

Mataranka is 30 min behind Cairns. It is currently 03:46 in Cairns and 03:16 in Mataranka.

Can I drive from Cairns to Mataranka?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Mataranka is 2344 km. It takes approximately 24h 13m to drive from Cairns to Mataranka.

Where can I stay near Mataranka?

There are one+ hotels available in Mataranka. Prices start at $74.75 per night.
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