There are 9 ways to get from Bowen to Cairns Airport (CNS) by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, rideshare, or car
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Bus to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Bowen to Proserpinebus
- Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Cairns (CNS)plane PPP - CNS
4h$344–1,072Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bowen to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
9h 40m$75–110Bus via Cairns Hospital (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Bowen to Cairnsbus Cairns
9h 32m$95–195Train
- Take the train from Bowen to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
10h 37m$78–2,021Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Bowen to Cairns-CNS551.8 km
6h 43mDrive 551.8 km
- Drive from Bowen to Cairns Airport (CNS)car 551.8 km
6h 43m$98–142Bus to Townsville Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bowen to Townsvillebus
- Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane TSV - CNS
5h 31m$226–410Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly
- Drive from Bowen to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car
- Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Cairns (CNS)plane MOV - CNS
5h 48m$511–1,388Bus to Mackay, fly
- Take the bus from Bowen to Mackaybus
- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Cairns (CNS)plane MKY - CNS
9h 9m$281–599
Bowen to Cairns Airport (CNS) by bus and shuttle (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bowen to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to bus which costs $75 - $110 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Bowen to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to bus and fly which takes 4h and costs $340 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Bowen to Cairns Airport (CNS). However, there are services departing from Bowen and arriving at Cairns Hospital via Cairns City bus station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Bowen to Cairns Airport (CNS) station. However, there are services departing from Bowen and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
The distance between Bowen and Cairns Airport (CNS) is 618 km. The road distance is 551.8 km.
The best way to get from Bowen to Cairns Airport (CNS) without a car is to bus via Cairns Hospital which takes 9h 32m and costs $95 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Bowen to Cairns Airport (CNS), including transfers.
Bowen to Cairns Airport (CNS) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Bowen station.
Bowen to Cairns Airport (CNS) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Bowen station.
The best way to get from Bowen to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to bus via Cairns Hospital which takes 9h 32m and costs $95 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $2,100 and takes 10h 37m.
What companies run services between Bowen, QLD, Australia and Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Bowen to Cairns once daily. Tickets cost $90–200 and the journey takes 8h 15m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Bowen to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $60–1,973 and the journey takes 9h 12m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Townsville Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–320
Flights from Mackay to Cairns via Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Sunday, Friday, Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $390–700
Flights from Mackay to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Mackay to Cairns via Brisbane, Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $390–700
- Website
- skytrans.com.au
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $340–700
Flights from Moranbah Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Monday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,300
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $340–700
Flights from Moranbah Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Monday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,300
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Townsville Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Mackay to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–410
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Bowen to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–1,973
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $60–95
- AChoice
- $95–130
- Gold Class
- $1,575
- Heritage Class
- $1,973
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Bowen to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Bowen to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Bowen to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $90–140
- Advantage
- $110–160
- Flexible
- $130–200
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Bowen to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Bowen to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Bowen to Cairns Airport (CNS) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Cairns station.
Bowen to Cairns Airport (CNS) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bowen to Cairns Airport (CNS) is 552 km. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Bowen to Cairns Airport (CNS).
There are 1013+ hotels available in Cairns Airport (CNS).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bowen and Cairns Airport (CNS). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.