What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Adelaide?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Adelaide is to fly which costs $180 - $550 and takes 3h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Adelaide?

The fastest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Adelaide is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $180 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at 85 Franklin St via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Wangaratta Station/Norton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 22h.

Is there a direct train between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns Airport (CNS) station to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Adelaide via Roma Street and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 1h.

How far is it from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Adelaide?

The distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Adelaide is 2140 km. The road distance is 2706.8 km.

How do I travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Adelaide without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Adelaide without a car is to bus and train via Sydney which takes 2 days 21h and costs $500 - $1,400.

How long does it take to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Adelaide?

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Adelaide, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns Airport (CNS) to Adelaide bus from?

Cairns Airport (CNS) to Adelaide bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Cairns station.

Where do I catch the Cairns Airport (CNS) to Adelaide train from?

Cairns Airport (CNS) to Adelaide train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Adelaide?

The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Adelaide is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $180 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $380 - $750 and takes 2 days 22h, you could also train, which costs $3,300 - $25,000 and takes 5 days 1h.

Where does the Cairns Airport (CNS) to Adelaide bus arrive?

Cairns Airport (CNS) to Adelaide bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Adelaide?

Adelaide is 30 min behind Cairns Airport (CNS). It is currently 12:22 AM in Cairns Airport (CNS) and 11:52 PM in Adelaide.

Where does the Cairns Airport (CNS) to Adelaide train arrive?

Cairns Airport (CNS) to Adelaide train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Adelaide?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) to Adelaide is 2707 km. It takes approximately 35h 1m to drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Adelaide.

Where can I stay near Adelaide?

There are 1623+ hotels available in Adelaide.

Cairns Airport (CNS) to Adelaide - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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Fly to Adelaide Airport
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1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane CNS - ADL
3h 47m
$186–543
Bus, train via Sydney
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain
2d 21h
$540–1,314
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
3. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Wangaratta Station, Norton Stbus
4. Take the bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to 85 Franklin Stbus
2d 22h
$387–724
Drive 2,706.8 km
1. Drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Adelaidecar 2,706.8 km
35h 1m
$479–692
Fly to Whyalla Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Whyalla Airport (WYA)plane CNS - WYA
2. Take the bus from Whyalla to Adelaidebus
12h 45m
$295–1,048
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain Great Southern Rail
5d 1h
$3,375–24,172
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain Great Southern Rail
5d 6h
$3,483–18,641

Cairns Airport (CNS) to Adelaide by shuttle and train

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Distance: 2,140.2 km
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Cairns (CNS) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Cairns Airport to 85 Franklin St via Cairns Base Hospital, Cairns, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, and Wangaratta Station/Norton St in around 2d 22h.

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