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Katherine to Cairns

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Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$381.60–$1,399.19

Airnorth

Website:
flyairnorth.com/
Plane from Katherine to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
18h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$228.96–$635.99
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.68–$1,653.58

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Katherine to Alice
Ave. Duration:
15h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$114.48–$279.84
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
19h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$139.92–$356.16
Bus from Katherine to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$35.62–$69.96

Premier Motor Service

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

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

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Adelaide to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2d 8h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,532.24–$3,771.10

Journey Beyond - The Ghan

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
23h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$340.32–$686.36

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Katherine to Cairns is to bus and fly which costs $141.30 - $815.22 and takes 10h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Katherine to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 10h 22m and costs $141.30 - $815.22 .

How far is it from Katherine to Cairns?

The distance between Katherine and Cairns is 1482 km. The road distance is 2451.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Katherine to Cairns without a car is to bus and train via Adelaide which takes 5 days 4h and costs $1739.13 - $8152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 19h 58m to get from Katherine to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Katherine and Cairns?

Cairns is 30 min ahead of Katherine. It is currently 17:44 in Katherine and 18:14 in Cairns.

Can I drive from Katherine to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Katherine to Cairns is 2451 km. It takes approximately 25h 14m to drive from Katherine 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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