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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Launceston

Composite routes from Cairns to Launceston

Cheapest
47 h 2 min
Car
3373 km.
from $185
Other
9 h 35 min
Bus, Plane
2728 km.
from $10.87

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 4
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Regional Express
Website
Jetstar
Website
5h 30m
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
$130.43–$445.65
Qantas
Website
5h 45m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$130.43–$706.52
Virgin Australia
Website
6h 5m
Saturday
$163.04–$478.26
Regional Express
Website
5h 35m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$206.52–$597.83
Bus operators
Found: 2
SkyBus
Website
Kinetic
Website
SkyBus
Website
1h 10m
Every 4 hours
$11.22
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Kinetic
Website
1h 27m
5 times a day
+61 7 5552 2700
+61 7 5552 2700
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
Spirit of Tasmania
Website
Spirit of Tasmania
Website
10h
Once daily
$42.39–$282.61
+61 3 6419 9320
+61 3 6419 9320
Call
Train operators
Found: 2
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
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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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Launceston is to fly which costs $152.17 - $467.39 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Launceston is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $152.17 - $467.39 .

How far is it from Cairns to Launceston?

The distance between Cairns and Launceston is 2768 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Launceston without a car is to train and bus and car ferry which takes 3 days 20h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Cairns to Launceston, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Launceston?

Launceston is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 20:15 in Cairns and 21:15 in Launceston.

Where can I stay near Launceston?

There are 239+ hotels available in Launceston. Prices start at $56.90 per night.
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