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2608 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cooma to Cairns

Composite routes from Cooma to Cairns

Cheapest
29 h 43 min
Car
2608 km.
from $143
Other
47 h 53 min
Bus, Train
2171 km.
from $264.03
2 d 3 h 25 min
2172 km.
from $425.35
10 h 53 min
Bus, Plane
2171 km.
from $229.85
2 d 9 h 58 min
Bus, Train
2171 km.
from $250.61

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 6
Transport for NSW
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
V-Line Buses
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Murrays Coaches
Website
SKIBUS
Transport for NSW
Website
4h 8m
4 times a day
$5.33–$11.96
131 500
131 500
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
3h 30m
Once daily
$29.35–$59.78
1300 473946
1300 473946
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V-Line Buses
Website
1h 35m
Twice a week
$0.98–$9.78
+61 3 9662 2505
+61 3 9662 2505
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
29h 30m
Once daily
$108.70–$163.04
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Murrays Coaches
Website
3h 30m
Hourly
$33.70–$46.74
(61) 13 22 51
(61) 13 22 51
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
SKIBUS
1h 15m
Once daily
$59.78–$81.52
+61 481 866 118
+61 481 866 118
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
3h
Every day
$86.96–$467.39
Qantas
Website
5h 40m
Every day
$402.17–$597.83
Virgin Australia
Website
5h 21m
Every day
$228.26–$282.61
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
25h 20m
4 times a week
$51.09–$3,689.22
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cooma to Cairns is to bus and fly which costs $108.70 - $391.30 and takes 10h 53m.

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 8h 20m and costs $217.39 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Cooma and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Cooma to 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 3h.

How far is it from Cooma to Cairns?

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

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

The best way to get from Cooma to Cairns without a car is to bus and train which takes 47h 54m and costs $65.22 - $3804.35 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Cooma to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do 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.

Train, bus or fly from Cooma to Cairns?

The best way to get from Cooma to Cairns is to bus which takes 2 days 3h and costs $206.52 - $423.91 . There are no good options to train or fly between Cooma to Cairns.

Where does the Cooma to Cairns bus arrive?

Cooma to Cairns bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave station.

What is the time difference between Cooma and Cairns?

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

Can I drive from Cooma to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Cooma to Cairns is 2638 km. It takes approximately 30h 27m to drive from Cooma to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 861+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $69.35 per night.
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