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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Brisbane to Cairns

Composite routes from Brisbane to Cairns

Cheapest
19 h 48 min
Car
1677 km.
from $92
Fastest
2 h 20 min
Plane
Other
7 h 2 min
Train, Plane
1388 km.
from $226.82

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 3
Translink
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Translink
Website
1h 23m
Every 30 minutes
$4.58–$7.00
13 12 30
13 12 30
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Greyhound Australia
Website
30h
Once daily
$178.08–$457.92
1300 473946
1300 473946
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
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
2h 20m
Every day
$82.68–$457.92
Qantas
Website
2h 20m
Every day
$82.68–$559.67
Virgin Australia
Website
2h 25m
Every day
$114.48–$508.80
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
25h 20m
4 times a week
$59.78–$4,402.66
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Cairns is to fly which costs $76.09 - $347.83 and takes 4h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Cairns is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $76.09 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Brisbane and Cairns?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brisbane Roma Street and arriving at Cairns Central Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Brisbane and Cairns?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roma Street and arriving at Cairns Central Station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 25h 20m.

How far is it from Brisbane to Cairns?

The distance between Brisbane and Cairns is 1413 km. The road distance is 1837.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Brisbane to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 25h 20m and costs $51.09 - $3804.35 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Brisbane to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brisbane to Cairns bus from?

Brisbane to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Brisbane Roma Street station.

Where do I catch the Brisbane to Cairns train from?

Brisbane to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Roma Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Brisbane to Cairns?

The best way to get from Brisbane to Cairns is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $76.09 - $347.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $51.09 - $3804.35 and takes 25h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $108.70 - $391.30 and takes 29h 30m.

Where does the Brisbane to Cairns bus arrive?

Brisbane to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Where does the Brisbane to Cairns train arrive?

Brisbane to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Brisbane to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Cairns is 1838 km. It takes approximately 21h 33m to drive from Brisbane to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 822+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $70.72 per night.
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