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38 h 11 min
2902 km.
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Kangaroo Island, Australia → Cairns, Australia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kangaroo Island to Cairns

Composite routes from Kangaroo Island to Cairns

Cheapest
38 h 11 min
Car
2902 km.
from $159
Other
3 d 17 h 30 min
Bus, Train
2260 km.
from $2088.41
11 h 9 min
Taxi, Plane
2260 km.
from $296.86
12 h 5 min
Bus, Plane
2260 km.
from $413
3 d 21 h 40 min
Bus, Train
2260 km.
from $1990.59
3 d 17 h 30 min
Bus, Train
2260 km.
from $2088.41
11 h 9 min
Taxi, Plane
2260 km.
from $296.86
12 h 5 min
Bus, Plane
2260 km.
from $413
3 d 21 h 40 min
Bus, Train
2260 km.
from $1990.59

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
3h
Every day
$152.64–$470.64
Qantas
Website
5h 50m
Tuesday and Thursday
$228.96–$699.59
Virgin Australia
Website
3h 10m
Thursday
$190.80–$432.48
Bus operators
Found: 2
LinkSA
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
LinkSA
Website
2h 30m
Once daily
$5.98–$38.16
+61 (0)8 8562 1999
+61 (0)8 8562 1999
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
29h 30m
Once daily
$127.20–$190.80
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 2
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
25h 20m
4 times a week
$59.78–$4,317.23
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
2d 8h
Once a week
$1,532.24–$3,771.10
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
Sealink
Website
Sealink
Website
45 min
Every 4 hours
$41.29
13 13 01 (international +61 8 8202 8633)
13 13 01 (international +61 8 8202 8633)
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kangaroo Island to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Kangaroo Island to Cairns is to taxi and car ferry and bus and fly which costs $228.26 - $489.13 and takes 11h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kangaroo Island to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Kangaroo Island to Cairns is to fly which takes 7h 27m and costs $206.52 - $652.17 .

How far is it from Kangaroo Island to Cairns?

The distance between Kangaroo Island and Cairns is 2277 km.

How do I travel from Kangaroo Island to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Kangaroo Island to Cairns without a car is to taxi and car ferry and bus and train which takes 3 days 17h and costs $1413.04 - $7608.70 .

How long does it take to get from Kangaroo Island to Cairns?

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Kangaroo Island to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Kangaroo Island and Cairns?

Cairns is 30 min behind Kangaroo Island. It is currently 19:03 in Kangaroo Island and 18:33 in 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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