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How to get fromBrisbane to Cocos Islandsby train, plane, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Brisbane to Cocos Islands by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH)plane plane OOL - XCH
    25h 46m
    $321–1,119

  2. Fly from Brisbane Airport

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH)plane plane BNE - XCH
    12h 54m
    $433–1,518

  3. Bus to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Toowoombabus bus
    2. Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH)plane plane WTB - XCH
    29h 47m
    $814–2,796

Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration23h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$320Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Brisbane to Cocos Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 5,464.2 km
  • Duration: 25h 46m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Cocos Islands?

Qantas flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) twice a week.

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