There are 6 ways to get from Bundaberg to Cairns Airport (CNS) by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly from Bundaberg
best- Fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Cairns (CNS)plane BDB - CNS
4h 10m$390–2,300Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bundaberg to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
21h 37m$140–4,900Bus
- Take the bus from Bundaberg to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
21h 45m$160–240Drive 1,355.7 km
- Drive from Bundaberg to Cairns Airport (CNS)car 1,355.7 km
15h 52m$241–348Bus to Hervey Bay, fly
- Take the bus from Bundaberg to Hervey Baybus
- Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Cairns (CNS)plane HVB - CNS
7h 18m$489–954Bus via Cairns State School
- Take the bus from Bundaberg to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
23h 13m$190–310
Bundaberg to Cairns Airport (CNS) by train and shuttle
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bundaberg to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to bus which costs $160 - $240 and takes 21h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Bundaberg to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $390 - $2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Bundaberg to Cairns Airport (CNS) station. However, there are services departing from Bundaberg and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Bundaberg to Cairns Airport (CNS) station. However, there are services departing from Bundaberg and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 37m.
The distance between Bundaberg and Cairns Airport (CNS) is 1123 km. The road distance is 1355.7 km.
The best way to get from Bundaberg to Cairns Airport (CNS) without a car is to train which takes 21h 37m and costs $140 - $4,900.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Cairns (CNS), including transfers and time at the airport.
Bundaberg to Cairns Airport (CNS) bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Bundaberg station.
Bundaberg to Cairns Airport (CNS) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Bundaberg station.
The best way to get from Bundaberg to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $390 - $2,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $4,900 and takes 21h 37m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $240 and takes 21h 45m.
What companies run services between Bundaberg, QLD, Australia and Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia?
Qantas, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Cairns (CNS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Bundaberg to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $140–4,898 and the journey takes 20h 17m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Bundaberg to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–1,400
Flights from Bundaberg to Cairns via Brisbane, Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390–900
Flights from Hervey Bay to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–950
Flights from Hervey Bay to Cairns via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420–800
Flights from Hervey Bay to Cairns via Brisbane, Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $450–950
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Bundaberg to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Monday to Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $480–2,700
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Hervey Bay to Cairns via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $420–800
Flights from Hervey Bay to Cairns via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420–800
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Bundaberg to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–4,898
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $140–190
- AChoice
- $240–310
- Gold Class
- $3,911
- Heritage Class
- $4,898
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Bundaberg to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Bundaberg to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Bundaberg to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–310
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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There is no direct flight from Bundaberg Airport to Cairns Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 10m and has one stopover.
Bundaberg to Cairns Airport (CNS) bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cairns Central Station.
Bundaberg to Cairns Airport (CNS) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bundaberg to Cairns Airport (CNS) is 1356 km. It takes approximately 15h 52m to drive from Bundaberg to Cairns Airport (CNS).
Jetstar, Link Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas offer flights from Bundaberg Airport to Cairns Airport.
There are 1013+ hotels available in Cairns Airport (CNS).