How to Travel from
Darwin to Cairns
by Plane, Route or Car
Schedule
Darwin, Australia → Cairns, Australia
All
28 juil. 2026
July 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
August 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
November 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
December 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
January 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
February 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
March 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
April 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
May 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
June 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
28 Jul, Tue
29 Jul, Wed
30 Jul, Thu
31 Jul, Fri
01 Aug, Sat
02 Aug, Sun
Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Darwin to Cairns
Composite routes from Darwin to Cairns
Cheapest
28 h 24 min
Car
2767 km.
from $152
Other
4 d 20 h 25 min
1678 km.
from $1543.67
5 d 10 h 27 min
Bus, Train
1678 km.
from $2362.07
5 d 14 h 54 min
1677 km.
from $6179.64
5 d 19 h 4 min
Train, Bus
1677 km.
from $4372.04
4 d 20 h 25 min
1678 km.
from $1543.67
5 d 10 h 27 min
Bus, Train
1678 km.
from $2362.07
5 d 14 h 54 min
1677 km.
from $6179.64
5 d 19 h 4 min
Train, Bus
1677 km.
from $4372.04
Route Navigator Darwin - Cairns
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Cavenagh Street
Cavenagh Street, 20 м
20 м
Make a U-turn onto Cavenagh Street
Cavenagh Street, 235 м
235 м
Turn right onto Cavenagh Street
Cavenagh Street, 62 м
62 м
Turn left onto Garramilla Boulevard
Garramilla Boulevard, 5 km 207 м
5 km 207 м
Continue onto Tiger Brennan Drive
Tiger Brennan Drive, 584 km 885 м
584 km 885 м
Turn left onto Carpentaria Highway
Carpentaria Highway, 372 km 956 м
372 km 956 м
Turn right onto Carpentaria Highway
Carpentaria Highway, 475 km 962 м
475 km 962 м
Turn left onto Wills Developmental Road
Wills Developmental Road, 26 km 919 м
26 km 919 м
Turn right onto Beames Street
Beames Street, 74 km 810 м
74 km 810 м
Turn left onto The Great Top Road
The Great Top Road, 147 km 737 м
147 km 737 м
Turn right onto Burke Developmental Road
Burke Developmental Road, 2 km 819 м
2 km 819 м
Turn left onto Normanton Croydon Road
Normanton Croydon Road, 148 km 568 м
148 km 568 м
Turn sharp left onto Samwell Street
Samwell Street, 419 km 300 м
419 km 300 м
Turn right onto Sluice Creek Road
Sluice Creek Road, 4 km 317 м
4 km 317 м
Turn right onto East Evelyn Road
East Evelyn Road, 6 km 668 м
6 km 668 м
Turn left onto Millaa Millaa Malanda Road
Millaa Millaa Malanda Road, 19 km 160 м
19 km 160 м
Turn right onto Lynch Street
Lynch Street, 354 м
354 м
Turn right onto Malanda Lake Barrine Road
Malanda Lake Barrine Road, 12 km 863 м
12 km 863 м
Turn right onto Gillies Highway
Gillies Highway, 39 km 445 м
39 km 445 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Riverstone Road
Riverstone Road, 1 km 956 м
1 km 956 м
Turn left onto Gillies Highway
Gillies Highway, 17 km 190 м
17 km 190 м
Keep left onto Ray Jones Drive and drive toward City, Portsmith
Ray Jones Drive, City, Portsmith, 4 km 199 м
4 km 199 м
Keep left onto Comport Street
Comport Street, 407 м
407 м
Turn right onto Kenny Street
Kenny Street, 2 km 315 м
2 km 315 м
Turn left onto Upward Street
Upward Street, 140 м
140 м
Turn right onto McLeod Street
McLeod Street, 118 м
118 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Transport for NSW
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
14h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$34.34
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Darwin to Alice
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$139.92–$368.88
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
19h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$152.64–$368.88
Premier Motor Service
Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.92–$190.80
Airlines
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$394.32–$1,526.39
Airnorth
Website:
flyairnorth.com/
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.40–$1,399.19
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Southern Cross to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.34–$178.08
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
Train from Adelaide to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$76.32–$228.96
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:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
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
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Darwin to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$678.53–$1,328.31
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Darwin to Cairns?
The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Cairns is to fly which costs $108.70 - $760.87 and takes 6h 30m.
What is the fastest way to get from Darwin to Cairns?
The fastest way to get from Darwin to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $108.70 - $760.87 .
How far is it from Darwin to Cairns?
The distance between Darwin and Cairns is 1700 km. The road distance is 2766.6 km.
How do I travel from Darwin to Cairns without a car?
The best way to get from Darwin to Cairns without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 4 days 20h and costs $706.52 - $5978.26 .
How long does it take to get from Darwin to Cairns?
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Darwin to Cairns, including transfers.
Train or fly from Darwin to Cairns?
The best way to get from Darwin to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $108.70 - $760.87 . Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $706.52 - $5978.26 and takes 4 days 20h.
What is the time difference between Darwin and Cairns?
Cairns is 30 min ahead of Darwin. It is currently 23:51 in Darwin and 00:21 in Cairns.
Can I drive from Darwin to Cairns?
Yes, the driving distance between Darwin to Cairns is 2767 km. It takes approximately 28h 24m to drive from Darwin to Cairns.
Where can I stay near Cairns?
There are 827+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $72.26 per night.
→
+0
→
Transport search
Transport search
Popular routes
Choose one of the options below and start your journey