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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Melbourne to Cairns Airport

Composite routes from Melbourne to Cairns Airport

Cheapest
32 h 47 min
Car
2786 km.
from $153
Other
2 d 15 h 23 min
2328 km.
from $600.13

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 5
Transport for NSW
Website
Firefly Express
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Mission Link
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
14h 6m
Twice daily
$12.72–$34.34
131 500
131 500
Call
Firefly Express
Website
11h 10m
Once daily
$43.25–$59.78
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
12h
Once daily
$89.04–$216.24
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
Premier Motor Service
Website
18h 35m
Once daily
$76.32–$108.12
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
3h 17m
Every day
$108.12–$368.88
Qantas
Website
3h 18m
Every day
$108.12–$635.99
Virgin Australia
Website
3h 30m
Every day
$127.20–$432.48
Train operators
Found: 2
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
11h 2m
Twice daily
$48.34–$178.08
131 500
131 500
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Queensland Rail Travel
Website
24h 12m
4 times a week
$61.06–$4,339.45
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to fly which costs $97.83 - $271.74 and takes 4h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $97.83 - $271.74 .

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

The distance between Melbourne and Cairns Airport (CNS) is 2336 km. The road distance is 2814.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Cairns Airport (CNS) without a car is to night train and train and shuttle which takes 2 days 5h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Melbourne to Cairns Airport (CNS), including transfers.

Bus or fly from Melbourne to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $97.83 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260.87 - $706.52 and takes 2 days 15h.

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

Cairns Airport (CNS) is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 23:29 in Melbourne and 22:29 in Cairns Airport (CNS).

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

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Cairns Airport (CNS) is 2815 km. It takes approximately 33h 31m to drive from Melbourne to Cairns Airport (CNS).

Where can I stay near Cairns Airport (CNS)?

There are 829+ hotels available in Cairns Airport (CNS). Prices start at $72.26 per night.
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