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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Katherine to Cairns

Composite routes from Katherine to Cairns

Cheapest
31 h 32 min
Car
2039 km.
from $112
Other
10 h 22 min
Bus, Plane
1470 km.
from $338.23
5 d 4 h 11 min
Bus, Train
1470 km.
from $2717.24
5 d 4 h 51 min
Bus, Train
1470 km.
from $2198.76

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 2
Qantas
Website
Airnorth
Website
Qantas
Website
2h 25m
Every day
$378.93–$1,389.41
Airnorth
Website
18h 20m
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
$227.36–$631.55
Bus operators
Found: 2
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
15h 30m
6 times a week
$113.68–$277.88
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
29h 30m
Once daily
$126.31–$189.46
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 3
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
25h 20m
4 times a week
$59.37–$4,287.06
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
2d 8h
Once a week
$1,521.53–$3,744.75
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Website
23h 15m
Once a week
$337.94–$681.57
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

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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