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How to get fromBrisbane to Cairns Stationby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Brisbane to Cairns Station by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Brisbane Airport

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    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BNE - CNS
    5h 14m
    $138–674

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    25h 30m
    $170–6,171

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    28h 40m
    $270–460

  4. Drive 1,676.8 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane to Cairns Stationcar car 1,676.8 km
    19h 50m
    $301–434

  5. Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane OOL - CNS
    6h 28m
    $181–707

  6. Bus via Cairns Central Station

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    29h 40m
    $220–320

  7. Bus via Cairns (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    30h 8m
    $280–650

Brisbane to Cairns Station by train and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration25h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,413.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Cairns Station, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS) hourly. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $170–6,171 and the journey takes 25h 20m.

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