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34 h 46 min
2359 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Darwin to Cairns Airport

Composite routes from Darwin to Cairns Airport

Cheapest
34 h 46 min
Car
2359 km.
from $129
Other
5 d 12 h 34 min
Bus, Train
1675 km.
from $2332.76

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 2
Qantas
Website
Airnorth
Website
Qantas
Website
2h 25m
Every day
$379.14–$1,390.17
Airnorth
Website
3h 30m
Every day
$240.12–$1,642.92
Bus operators
Found: 2
Greyhound Australia
Website
Mission Link
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
21h 5m
6 times a week
$139.02–$341.22
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Mission Link
Website
1h 35m
Once daily
+61 (0)407 337 661
+61 (0)407 337 661
[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
24h 12m
4 times a week
$58.13–$4,137.62
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
2d 8h
Once a week
$1,522.36–$3,746.79
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
2d 2h
Once a week
$646.97–$1,266.53
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 Darwin to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to fly which costs $108.70 - $760.87 and takes 5h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Darwin to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

The fastest way to get from Darwin to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $108.70 - $760.87 .

How far is it from Darwin to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

The distance between Darwin and Cairns Airport (CNS) is 1694 km. The road distance is 2773.1 km.

How do I travel from Darwin to Cairns Airport (CNS) without a car?

The best way to get from Darwin to Cairns Airport (CNS) without a car is to bus and train which takes 5 days 12h and costs $1630.43 - $4347.83 .

How long does it take to get from Darwin to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Darwin to Cairns Airport (CNS), including transfers.

What is the time difference between Darwin and Cairns Airport (CNS)?

Cairns Airport (CNS) is 30 min ahead of Darwin. It is currently 19:34 in Darwin and 20:04 in Cairns Airport (CNS).

Can I drive from Darwin to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

Yes, the driving distance between Darwin to Cairns Airport (CNS) is 2773 km. It takes approximately 28h 31m to drive from Darwin to Cairns Airport (CNS).

Where can I stay near Cairns Airport (CNS)?

There are 863+ hotels available in Cairns Airport (CNS). Prices start at $69.35 per night.
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