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

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

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  1. Fly from Brisbane Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH)plane plane BNE - XCH
    12h 54m
    $444–1,520

  2. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH)plane plane OOL - XCH
    25h 41m
    $332–1,121

  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 42m
    $814–2,798

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration14h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$437Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Brisbane to Cocos Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 5,315.3 km
  • Duration: 12h 54m

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

Qantas flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) 5 times a week.

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