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How to get fromAdelaide to Cairns Airport (CNS)by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Adelaide to Cairns Airport (CNS) by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane ADL - CNS
    4h 21m
    $185–555

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albury Station, Coach Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    2d 19h
    $443–997

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train Great Southern Rail
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    3d 11h
    $2,361–19,491

  4. Drive 2,706.2 km

    1. Drive from Adelaide to Cairns Airport (CNS)car car 2,706.2 km
    34h 59m
    $479–692

  5. Train, bus via Cairns Base Hospital

    1. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train Great Southern Rail
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    3d 14h
    $2,450–13,430

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train Great Southern Rail
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    3d 15h
    $2,410–13,310

Adelaide to Cairns Airport (CNS) by train and shuttle

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration3d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,361Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,139.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns (CNS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 85 Franklin St to Cairns Airport via Albury Station, Coach Bay 1, Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Cairns, and Cairns Base Hospital in around 2d 19h.

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