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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns Airport to Brisbane

Composite routes from Cairns Airport to Brisbane

Cheapest
21 h 2 min
Car
1715 km.
from $94
Fastest
2 h 22 min
Plane
Other
4 h 49 min
Bus, Plane
1395 km.
from $228.37
6 h 35 min
Bus, Plane
1395 km.
from $222.61

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.71–$7.00
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.32–$6.11

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$190.80–$483.36

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

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.68–$457.92
Plane from Cairns to Gold
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.20–$623.27
Plane from Cairns to Sunshine
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.80–$699.59

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.68–$572.39
Plane from Cairns to Gold
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$368.88–$1,208.39

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.12–$508.80

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

How long is the flight from Cairns Airport to Brisbane?

The flight from Cairns Airport to Brisbane takes 2h 51m.

How far is it in kilometers from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Brisbane?

The distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Brisbane is 1407 kilometers. The road distance is 1844 kilometers.

What is the best way to travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Brisbane without a car?

The train trip from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Brisbane takes 26 hours and 40 minutes and costs between $61.29 and $4,596.94.

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

It takes approximately 2 hours and 51 minutes to travel from Cairns Airport to Brisbane, including transfers.

What is the best way to travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Brisbane?

The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Brisbane is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $89.39 - $408.62. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $61.29 - $4,596.94 and takes 26h 40m, you could also bus, which costs $140.46 - $191.54 and takes 30h 25m.

How long will it take to drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Brisbane?

The driving distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Brisbane is 1844 km. It takes approximately 21 hours and 41 minutes to drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Brisbane.

What are the best places to visit in Australia?

There are many excellent places to visit in Australia. You can explore Sydney's vibrant harbor, or visit the Great Barrier Reef for an unforgettable snorkeling experience.
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