How to Travel from
Katoomba to Cairns
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Katoomba to Cairns
Composite routes from Katoomba to Cairns
Cheapest
26 h 50 min
Car
2320 km.
from $127
Other
7 h 31 min
Train, Plane
1920 km.
from $202.01
43 h 2 min
1920 km.
from $2040.75
47 h 12 min
Train, Bus
1920 km.
from $233.15
8 h 13 min
Plane
1920 km.
from $327.24
10 h 14 min
Train, Plane
1920 km.
from $262.83
10 h 4 min
Train, Plane
1920 km.
from $297.66
47 h 23 min
1920 km.
from $417.13
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46 м
46 м
Turn right onto Katoomba Street
Katoomba Street, 133 м
133 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bathurst Road
Bathurst Road, 166 м
166 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Parke Street
Parke Street, 146 м
146 м
Turn left onto Great Western Highway
Great Western Highway, 45 km 764 м
45 km 764 м
Keep left onto Castlereagh Highway Offramp and take B55 toward Mudgee, Gulgong
Castlereagh Highway Offramp, Mudgee, Gulgong, B55, 1 km 892 м
1 km 892 м
Continue onto Castlereagh Highway
Castlereagh Highway, 114 km 187 м
114 km 187 м
Turn slight left onto Castlereagh Highway
Castlereagh Highway, 2 km 886 м
2 km 886 м
Turn right onto George Street
George Street, 230 м
230 м
Turn left onto Denison Street
Denison Street, 1 km 693 м
1 km 693 м
Turn right onto Church Street
Church Street, 222 м
222 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Gladstone Street
Gladstone Street, 473 м
473 м
Turn right onto Douro Street
Douro Street, 455 м
455 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Market Street
Market Street, 28 km 692 м
28 km 692 м
Turn left onto Fisher Street
Fisher Street, 1 km 597 м
1 km 597 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Fisher Street
Fisher Street, 22 km 569 м
22 km 569 м
Keep left onto Tucklan Road
Tucklan Road, 22 km 45 м
22 km 45 м
Turn left onto Bullinda Street
Bullinda Street, 1 km 686 м
1 km 686 м
Turn right onto Merrygoen Street
Merrygoen Street, 132 м
132 м
Turn left onto Yarrow Street
Yarrow Street, 229 м
229 м
Turn right onto Bandulla Street
Bandulla Street, 1 km 554 м
1 km 554 м
Turn left onto Bolaro Street
Bolaro Street, 241 м
241 м
Turn right onto Castlereagh Highway
Castlereagh Highway, 29 km 734 м
29 km 734 м
Turn right onto Beni Crossing Road
Beni Crossing Road, 8 km 274 м
8 km 274 м
Turn right onto Coonabarabran Road
Coonabarabran Road, 46 km 162 м
46 km 162 м
Turn right onto Newell Highway
Newell Highway, 16 km 833 м
16 km 833 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto John Street
John Street, 478 м
478 м
Turn left onto Gordon Street
Gordon Street, 189 м
189 м
Turn right onto Hill Street
Hill Street, 140 м
140 м
Turn left onto White Street
White Street, 157 м
157 м
Continue onto Baradine Road
Baradine Road, 45 km 988 м
45 km 988 м
Turn left onto Worrigal Street
Worrigal Street, 437 м
437 м
Turn right onto Gwabegar Road
Gwabegar Road, 68 km 88 м
68 km 88 м
Turn left onto Dangar Street
Dangar Street, 3 km 709 м
3 km 709 м
Turn right onto Bugilbone Road
Bugilbone Road, 14 km 123 м
14 km 123 м
Turn left onto Marlbone Road
Marlbone Road, 28 km 354 м
28 km 354 м
Turn left onto Kamilaroi Highway
Kamilaroi Highway, 13 km 705 м
13 km 705 м
Turn sharp right onto Cryon Road
Cryon Road, 36 km 816 м
36 km 816 м
Turn left onto Cryon Road
Cryon Road, 22 km 464 м
22 km 464 м
Turn left onto Gwydir Highway
Gwydir Highway, 2 km 991 м
2 km 991 м
Turn right onto Walgett Street
Walgett Street, 1 km 900 м
1 km 900 м
Turn sharp right onto Herbert Street
Herbert Street, 89 km 5 м
89 km 5 м
Turn left onto Carnarvon Highway
Carnarvon Highway, 112 km 937 м
112 km 937 м
Turn right onto Salmon Road
Salmon Road, 6 km 41 м
6 km 41 м
Turn right onto Carnarvon Highway
Carnarvon Highway, 109 km 924 м
109 km 924 м
Turn right onto Alexander Street
Alexander Street, 231 м
231 м
Turn left onto Charlotte Street
Charlotte Street, 1 km 725 м
1 km 725 м
Turn right onto Burrowes Street
Burrowes Street, 71 km 35 м
71 km 35 м
Turn left onto Roma Downs Road
Roma Downs Road, 3 km 160 м
3 km 160 м
Turn right onto Billy Bob Way
Billy Bob Way, 457 м
457 м
Turn left onto Warrego Highway
Warrego Highway, 3 km 694 м
3 km 694 м
Turn right onto Gregory Street
Gregory Street, 463 м
463 м
Turn left onto Bungil Street
Bungil Street, 1 km 652 м
1 km 652 м
Turn right onto Quintin Street
Quintin Street, 300 м
300 м
Continue onto Northern Road
Northern Road, 263 km 839 м
263 km 839 м
Turn left onto Dawson Highway
Dawson Highway, 70 km 399 м
70 km 399 м
Turn right onto Eclipse Street
Eclipse Street, 1 km 817 м
1 km 817 м
Turn right onto Eclipse Street Bypass
Eclipse Street Bypass, 45 м
45 м
Continue onto Eclipse Street
Eclipse Street, 65 km 241 м
65 km 241 м
Keep left onto A7
1 km 130 м
1 km 130 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Clermont Street
Clermont Street, 1 km 705 м
1 km 705 м
Keep right onto Anakie Street
Anakie Street, 22 м
22 м
Turn right onto Anakie Street
Anakie Street, 122 м
122 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Egerton Street
Egerton Street, 2 km 780 м
2 km 780 м
Continue onto Gregory Highway
Gregory Highway, 104 km 266 м
104 km 266 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Gregory Highway
Gregory Highway, 366 km 933 м
366 km 933 м
Turn right onto Flinders Highway
Flinders Highway, 8 km 558 м
8 km 558 м
Turn right onto Flinders Highway
Flinders Highway, 120 km 897 м
120 km 897 м
Keep left onto Stuart Drive and drive toward Stuart Drive
Stuart Drive, Stuart Drive, 4 km 616 м
4 km 616 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Stuart Drive
Stuart Drive, 2 km 648 м
2 km 648 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 2 km 152 м
2 km 152 м
Turn left onto Cross Street
Cross Street, 1 km 756 м
1 km 756 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Fulham Road
Fulham Road, 1 km 903 м
1 km 903 м
Turn right onto Hugh Street
Hugh Street, 2 km 993 м
2 km 993 м
Keep left
1 km 600 м
1 km 600 м
Keep right onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 2 м
1 km 2 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 754 м
1 km 754 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 6 km 162 м
6 km 162 м
Keep left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 151 km 898 м
151 km 898 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 95 km 840 м
95 km 840 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Ernest Street
Ernest Street, 31 km 511 м
31 km 511 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 277 м
277 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 51 km 50 м
51 km 50 м
Keep left onto Ray Jones Drive off ramp and drive toward City, Portsmith
Ray Jones Drive off ramp, City, Portsmith, 2 km 108 м
2 km 108 м
Keep left
1 km 609 м
1 km 609 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Lyons Street
Lyons Street, 324 м
324 м
Turn right onto Spence Street
Spence Street, 297 м
297 м
Turn left onto Brown Street
Brown Street, 245 м
245 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Brown Street
Brown Street, 339 м
339 м
Turn sharp right onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 2 km 702 м
2 km 702 м
Turn left onto Draper Street
Draper Street, 452 м
452 м
Turn right onto Upward Street
Upward Street, 150 м
150 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Upward Street
Upward Street, 334 м
334 м
Turn left onto McLeod Street
McLeod Street, 106 м
106 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Cairns?
The cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Cairns is to train and bus which costs $130.43 - $206.52 and takes 47h 12m.
What is the fastest way to get from Katoomba to Cairns?
The fastest way to get from Katoomba to Cairns is to train and fly which takes 7h 31m and costs $97.83 - $358.70 .
Is there a direct bus between Katoomba and Cairns?
No, there is no direct bus from Katoomba to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Katoomba and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Central Station, King George Square, 1d and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 23m.
Is there a direct train between Katoomba and Cairns?
No, there is no direct train from Katoomba station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Katoomba Station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Strathfield Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 2m.
How far is it from Katoomba to Cairns?
The distance between Katoomba and Cairns is 2096 km. The road distance is 2363.2 km.
How do I travel from Katoomba to Cairns without a car?
The best way to get from Katoomba to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 43h 2m and costs $65.22 - $4021.74 .
How long does it take to get from Katoomba to Cairns?
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Katoomba to Cairns, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Katoomba to Cairns bus from?
Katoomba to Cairns bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Katoomba station.
Where do I catch the Katoomba to Cairns train from?
Katoomba to Cairns train services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Katoomba Station.
Train or bus from Katoomba to Cairns?
The best way to get from Katoomba to Cairns is to train which takes 43h 2m and costs $65.22 - $4021.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $217.39 - $391.30 and takes 47h 23m.
Where does the Katoomba to Cairns bus arrive?
Katoomba to Cairns bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Central Station.
What is the time difference between Katoomba and Cairns?
Cairns is 1h behind Katoomba. It is currently 21:45 in Katoomba and 20:45 in Cairns.
Where does the Katoomba to Cairns train arrive?
Katoomba to Cairns train services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Can I drive from Katoomba to Cairns?
Yes, the driving distance between Katoomba to Cairns is 2363 km. It takes approximately 27h 42m to drive from Katoomba to Cairns.
Where can I stay near Cairns?
There are 827+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $72.26 per night.
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