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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns Airport to Canberra

Composite routes from Cairns Airport to Canberra

Cheapest
29 h 40 min
Car
2561 km.
from $140
Fastest
3 h 13 min
Plane
Other
46 h 6 min
Train, Bus
2073 km.
from $2078.54
2 d 4 h 51 min
2073 km.
from $453.23
6 h 55 min
Bus, Plane
2073 km.
from $221.97
10 h 59 min
Bus, Plane
2073 km.
from $489.51
11 h 5 min
Bus, Plane
2073 km.
from $307.53
10 h 6 min
Bus, Plane
2073 km.
from $394.57
2 d 7 h 36 min
Bus, Train
2073 km.
from $259.87

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$34.34
Train from Central Station to Wollongong
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.07–$6.11
Bus from Park St At Wonga St to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
3h 53m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.14–$12.72
Bus from Wagga Wagga Station, Coach Bay 1 to Alinga
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.14–$12.72

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.62–$69.96
Bus from Brisbane to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$101.76–$241.68
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.62–$69.96

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
29h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.92–$190.80
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.32–$108.12

Murrays Coaches

Phone:
(61) 13 22 51
Email:
enquiries@murrays.com.au
Website:
murrays.com.au/default.aspx
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$39.43–$55.97
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$40.70–$57.24
Bus from Moruya Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.98–$39.43
Bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Jolimont
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.34–$48.34

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cairns to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$178.08–$699.59
Plane from Cairns to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.76–$572.39

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
5h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.08–$763.19
Plane from Cairns to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.76–$623.27
Plane from Cairns to Merimbula
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$279.84–$953.99
Plane from Cairns to Wagga
Ave. Duration:
6h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.36–$953.99

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.40–$368.88
Plane from Cairns to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.20–$521.52

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Merimbula
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$279.84–$953.99
Plane from Cairns to Moruya
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$368.88–$1,144.79

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Canberra is to fly and bus which costs $140.46 - $459.69 and takes 6h 55m.

What is the quickest way to travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Canberra?

The quickest way to travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Canberra is to fly which takes 5 hours and 26 minutes and costs $178.77 - $370.31.

What is the distance between Cairns Airport and Canberra?

The distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Canberra is 2088 km. The road distance is 2530.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Canberra without a car is to train and bus which takes 46 hours and 6 minutes and costs $121.31 - $4,724.64.

How long does it take to travel from Cairns Airport to Canberra?

It takes approximately 5 hours and 26 minutes to travel from Cairns Airport to Canberra, including transfers.

What is the quickest way to travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Canberra?

The quickest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Canberra is to fly which takes 5 hours and 26 minutes and costs $178.77 - $370.31. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $280.92 - $510.77 and takes 2 days and 4 hours.

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

Canberra is 1 hour ahead of Cairns Airport (CNS). It is currently 03:46 in Cairns Airport (CNS) and 04:46 in Canberra.

What is the driving distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Canberra?

The driving distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Canberra is 2530 km. It takes approximately 29h 17m to drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Canberra.

Where can I find accommodations near Canberra?

There are 646+ hotels available in Canberra. Prices start at $78.30 per night.
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