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2669 km.
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Five ways to Travel from Cooma to Cairns

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Cheapest
By car (2 669 km)
30 h 52 min
2669 km.
from $146
Other
Bus, Train (Bus)
47 h 53 min
2171 km.
from $264.03
Bus
2 d 3 h 25 min
2172 km.
from $425.35
Bus, Plane
10 h 53 min
2171 km.
from $229.85
Bus, Train (Bus)
2 d 9 h 58 min
2171 km.
from $250.61

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Canberra Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.23–$13.99
Train from Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
14h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.08–$33.07
Train from Wollongong Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.94–$5.85
Bus from Centennial Park, Bombala St to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.14–$6.36

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Canberra to Central
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.34–$69.96
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$89.04–$216.24
Bus from Canberra to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.34–$63.60

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Centennial Park/Bombala St to Jolimont
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$1.14–$11.45

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.20–$190.80
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
18h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.32–$108.12

Murrays Coaches

Phone:
(61) 13 22 51
Email:
Website:
murrays.com.au/default.aspx
Bus from Canberra to Central
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.43–$54.70
Bus from Canberra to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$38.16–$53.42
Bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.07–$45.79

SKIBUS

Phone:
+61 481 866 118
Email:
Bus from Rhythm Snowsports, Cooma to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.96–$95.40

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Sydney Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.76–$546.95

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Canberra International Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$470.64–$699.59
Plane from Sydney Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.76–$597.83

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Canberra International Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.12–$330.72
Plane from Sydney Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.20–$496.08

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
25h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$59.78–$4,317.23

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to travel from Cooma to Cairns by using a combination of bus and airplane?

$127.69 - $459.69

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

The fastest way to get from Cooma to Cairns is to shuttle and fly which takes 8 hours and 20 minutes and costs $255.39 - $421.39.

Is there a direct bus route between Cooma and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus route between Cooma and Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Centennial Park/Bombala St and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Canberra, Central Station, King George Square, 1d and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3 hours.

How far is the road between Cooma and Cairns?

The distance between Cooma and Cairns is 2197 km. The road distance is 2637.8 km.

How can I travel from Cooma to Cairns using public transportation?

The best way to get from Cooma to Cairns without a car is to bus and train which takes 47h 54m and costs $76.62 - $4,469.25.

What is the travel time from Cooma to Cairns?

It takes approximately 8 hours and 20 minutes to get from Cooma to Cairns, including transfers.

Where can I catch the Cooma to Cairns bus from?

Cooma to Cairns bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Centennial Park/Bombala St station.

What is the best way to travel from Cooma to Cairns?

The best way to get from Cooma to Cairns is to bus which takes 2 days 3h and costs $242.62 - $498.00. There are no good options to train or fly between Cooma to Cairns.

What is the final destination of the Cooma to Cairns bus?

V-Line Buses's Cooma to Cairns bus services arrive at Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave station.

What is the time difference between Cooma and Cairns?

Cairns is 1 hour behind Cooma. It is currently 17:42 in Cooma and 16:42 in Cairns.

Can you drive from Cooma to Cairns?

The driving distance between Cooma and Cairns is 2638 kilometers. It takes approximately 30 hours and 27 minutes to drive from Cooma to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 861+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $81.47 per night.
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