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Maleny, Australia → Cairns, Australia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Maleny to Cairns

Composite routes from Maleny to Cairns

Cheapest
20 h 13 min
Car
1643 km.
from $90
Other
7 h 8 min
Train, Plane
1313 km.
from $167.07
7 h 13 min
Bus, Plane
1313 km.
from $223.37
9 h 34 min
Train, Plane
1313 km.
from $232.93
9 h 46 min
Train, Plane
1313 km.
from $273.59

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.37–$4.89
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.70–$5.22
Train from Central station, platform 1 to Varsity
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.02–$5.98
Bus from Maple Street at Cooke Park to Landsborough
Ave. Duration:
15 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$1.20–$1.85
Bus from Landsborough station, stop A to Maroochydore
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.74–$2.50

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Mooloolaba to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
28h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$152.17–$380.43

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Mooloolaba to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
28h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.70–$163.04

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$391.30
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$597.83
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$532.61
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$652.17

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$489.13
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$532.61
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$652.17

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$434.78
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$760.87
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$597.83

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Nambour to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
23h 34m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$50.00–$3,601.92

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Maleny to Cairns is to bus which costs $108.70 - $173.91 and takes 30h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maleny to Cairns is to train and fly which takes 7h 8m and costs $81.52 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Maleny and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Maleny to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Maple Street at Cooke Park and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Landsborough station, stop A and Mooloolaba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 28m.

How far is it from Maleny to Cairns?

The distance between Maleny and Cairns is 1497 km. The road distance is 1770.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Maleny to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 25h 24m and costs $51.09 - $3695.65 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Maleny to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maleny to Cairns bus from?

Maleny to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Mooloolaba station.

Train or bus from Maleny to Cairns?

The best way to get from Maleny to Cairns is to train which takes 25h 24m and costs $51.09 - $3695.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $173.91 and takes 30h 28m.

Where does the Maleny to Cairns bus arrive?

Maleny to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Maleny to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Maleny to Cairns is 1771 km. It takes approximately 21h 19m to drive from Maleny 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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