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29 h 44 min
2528 km.
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Nowra, Australia → Cairns, Australia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nowra to Cairns

Composite routes from Nowra to Cairns

Cheapest
29 h 44 min
Car
2528 km.
from $139
Other
8 h 46 min
Train, Plane
2051 km.
from $205.85
45 h 28 min
2052 km.
from $2047.63
2 d 43 min
2052 km.
from $413.93
12 h 8 min
Bus, Train
2051 km.
from $280.30
11 h 19 min
Train, Plane
2051 km.
from $301.50
12 h 47 min
Train, Plane
2051 km.
from $267.48
2 d 6 h 7 min
Train
2052 km.
from $325.89
8 h 46 min
Train, Plane
2051 km.
from $205.85
45 h 28 min
2052 km.
from $2047.63
2 d 43 min
2052 km.
from $413.93
12 h 8 min
Bus, Train
2051 km.
from $280.30
11 h 19 min
Train, Plane
2051 km.
from $301.50
12 h 47 min
Train, Plane
2051 km.
from $267.48
2 d 6 h 7 min
Train
2052 km.
from $325.89

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 4
Transport for NSW
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Berrima Buslines
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
1h 58m
Hourly
$4.42–$6.95
131 500
131 500
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
14h
3 times a day
$94.78–$227.48
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
3h 10m
Once daily
$21.48–$30.33
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Berrima Buslines
Website
1h 10m
Once daily
$4.17–$5.43
+61 2 4871 3211
+61 2 4871 3211
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
3h
Every day
$101.10–$568.70
Qantas
Website
3h 1m
Every day
$101.10–$619.25
Virgin Australia
Website
3h 5m
Every day
$126.38–$518.14
Train operators
Found: 3
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
Intercity Train
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
51 min
Twice daily
$9.48–$101.10
131 500
131 500
Call
Intercity Train
Website
57 min
5 times a day
$6.95–$10.11
131 500
131 500
Call
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
25h 20m
4 times a week
$60.66–$4,469.55
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Nowra to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $103.26 - $358.70 and takes 8h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nowra to Cairns is to train and fly which takes 8h 46m and costs $103.26 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Nowra and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Nowra to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Nowra and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Central Station, King George Square, 1d and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Nowra to Cairns?

The distance between Nowra and Cairns is 2128 km. The road distance is 2562.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Nowra to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 45h 28m and costs $65.22 - $4021.74 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Nowra to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nowra to Cairns bus from?

Nowra to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Nowra station.

Train, bus or fly from Nowra to Cairns?

The best way to get from Nowra to Cairns is to train which takes 45h 28m and costs $65.22 - $4021.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $217.39 - $391.30 and takes 2 days 0h, you could also fly, which costs $130.43 - $413.04 and takes 11h 34m.

Where does the Nowra to Cairns bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Nowra and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Nowra. It is currently 10:41 in Nowra and 09:41 in Cairns.

Can I drive from Nowra to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Nowra to Cairns is 2563 km. It takes approximately 30h 9m to drive from Nowra 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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