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How to get fromCairns Airport (CNS) to Canberraby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Canberra by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Canberra International Airport

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane CNS - CBR
    5h 16m
    $276–954

  2. Fly to Sydney International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CNS - SYD
    2. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus bus
    6h 30m
    $167–601

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    45h 43m
    $279–6,486

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    2d 1h
    $365–736

  5. Drive 2,501.3 km

    1. Drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Canberracar car 2,501.3 km
    28h 37m
    $443–640

  6. Fly to Merimbula Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane plane CNS - MIM
    2. Take the bus from Park St At Wonga St to Canberra Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    10h 50m
    $301–968

  7. Fly to Wagga Wagga, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Wagga Wagga (WGA)plane plane CNS - WGA
    2. Take the bus from Wagga Wagga Station, Coach Bay 1 to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke Stbus bus
    11h 45m
    $316–1,008

  8. Fly to Moruya Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Moruya Airport (MYA)plane plane CNS - MYA
    2. Take the bus from Moruya Airport to Canberrabus bus
    10h 1m
    $365–1,170

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    2d 2h
    $360–646

  10. Bus via Sydney Airport (SYD)

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus bus
    2d 4h
    $415–923

Cairns Airport (CNS) to Canberra by shuttle, foot, bus, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$415Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,088 km
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Cairns (CNS) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Cairns Airport to Canberra via Cairns Base Hospital, Cairns, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, and Sydney Central Station in around 2d 2h.

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