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18 h 58 min
1604 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Caloundra to Cairns

Composite routes from Caloundra to Cairns

Cheapest
18 h 58 min
Car
1604 km.
from $88
Other
7 h 21 min
Train, Plane
1333 km.
from $167.12
6 h 32 min
Bus, Plane
1333 km.
from $221.34
9 h 47 min
Train, Plane
1333 km.
from $232.99
9 h 59 min
Train, Plane
1333 km.
from $273.64

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 3
Translink
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Translink
Website
1h 10m
Hourly
$3.37–$4.89
13 12 30
13 12 30
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
28h 30m
Once daily
$152.17–$380.43
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
28h 5m
Once daily
$108.70–$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 20m
Every day
$70.65–$391.30
Qantas
Website
2h 20m
Every day
$70.65–$489.13
Virgin Australia
Website
2h 25m
Every day
$92.39–$434.78
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
23h 34m
4 times a week
$50.00–$3,601.92
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Cairns is to bus which costs $108.70 - $173.91 and takes 29h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caloundra to Cairns is to line 600 bus and fly which takes 6h 32m and costs $103.26 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Caloundra and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Caloundra station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Caloundra station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Mooloolaba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 41m.

How far is it from Caloundra to Cairns?

The distance between Caloundra and Cairns is 1500 km. The road distance is 1768.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Caloundra to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 26h 19m and costs $52.17 - $3695.65 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Caloundra to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caloundra to Cairns bus from?

Caloundra to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Mooloolaba station.

Train or bus from Caloundra to Cairns?

The best way to get from Caloundra to Cairns is to train which takes 26h 19m and costs $52.17 - $3695.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $173.91 and takes 29h 41m.

Where does the Caloundra to Cairns bus arrive?

Caloundra to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

What is the time difference between Caloundra and Cairns?

It is currently 22:00 at both, Caloundra and Cairns.

Can I drive from Caloundra to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Caloundra to Cairns is 1769 km. It takes approximately 21h 8m to drive from Caloundra to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 827+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $72.26 per night.
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