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2968 km.
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Five ways to Travel from Adelaide to Cairns

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Cheapest
By car (2 968 km)
34 h 21 min
2968 km.
from $163
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Bus
2 d 20 h 13 min
2124 km.
from $507.22
Train
3 d 11 h 5 min
2124 km.
from $5053.04
Train, Bus
3 d 15 h 15 min
2124 km.
from $3245.43

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Adelaide Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.92–$432.48

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Adelaide Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.92–$826.79

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Adelaide Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$203.52–$483.36

Bus operators

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Albury station to Central
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.25–$58.51

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Albury station to Central
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$61.06–$139.92
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$95.40–$228.96

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury
Ave. Duration:
14h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.54–$47.06

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.92–$190.80

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
25h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$61.06–$4,498.63

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Adelaide to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2d 8h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,596.61–$3,929.55

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Cairns is to fly which costs $119.57 - $358.70 and takes 5h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Cairns is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $119.57 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Adelaide and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from 85 Franklin St and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Albury station, Central Station, King George Square, 1d and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 20h.

Is there a direct train between Adelaide and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Adelaide to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Adelaide and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Central station, platform 1 and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 11h.

How far is it from Adelaide to Cairns?

The distance between Adelaide and Cairns is 2145 km. The road distance is 2970.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Adelaide to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 20h and costs $239.13 - $521.74 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Adelaide to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Adelaide to Cairns bus from?

Adelaide to Cairns bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from 85 Franklin St station.

Where do I catch the Adelaide to Cairns train from?

Adelaide to Cairns train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Great Southern, depart from Adelaide station.

Train, bus or fly from Adelaide to Cairns?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Cairns is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $119.57 - $358.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $239.13 - $521.74 and takes 2 days 20h, you could also train, which costs $1413.04 - $7608.70 and takes 3 days 11h.

Where does the Adelaide to Cairns bus arrive?

Adelaide to Cairns bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Albury Station/Hume Hwy.

What is the time difference between Adelaide and Cairns?

Cairns is 30 min behind Adelaide. It is currently 01:32 in Adelaide and 01:02 in Cairns.

Where does the Adelaide to Cairns train arrive?

Adelaide to Cairns train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Great Southern, arrive at Brisbane station.

Can I drive from Adelaide to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Cairns is 2970 km. It takes approximately 34h 17m to drive from Adelaide 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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