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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Launceston

Composite routes from Cairns to Launceston

Cheapest
2 d 1 h 12 min
Car
3353 km.
from $184
Other
9 h 35 min
Bus, Plane
2728 km.
from $10.87

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cairns to Launceston
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$445.65

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Launceston
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$706.52
Plane from Cairns to Devonport
Ave. Duration:
6h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$923.91

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Launceston
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$478.26

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Devonport
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$597.83

Bus operators

SkyBus

Phone:
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
Email:
Website:
skybus.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.22

Kinetic

Phone:
+61 7 5552 2700
Email:
Website:
wearekinetic.com/
Bus from Stop A, Devonport City Interchange, Rooke St to Charles
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
5 times a day

Other operators

Spirit of Tasmania

Phone:
+61 3 6419 9320
Website:
spiritoftasmania.com.au
Other from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Spirit
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.39–$282.61

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
25h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$52.17–$3,844.23

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Brisbane to Southern
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2,183.60–$2,831.51

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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