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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne is to fly which costs $160 - $600 and takes 3h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $160 - $600.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St via Roma Street Station, Stand F and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

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

No, there is no direct train from Cairns Airport (CNS) station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Southern Cross via Roma Street and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 7h.

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

The distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Melbourne is 2335 km. The road distance is 2786.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne without a car is to bus and train via Sydney which takes 2 days 9h and costs $390 - $950.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

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

The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $160 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2,700 - $10,000 and takes 3 days 7h, you could also bus, which costs $390 - $650 and takes 2 days 12h.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne is 2787 km. It takes approximately 32h 32m to drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5296+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly to Melbourne Airport
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1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane CNS - MEL
3h 55m
$165–558
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 / ...
2d 9h
$395–921
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
3d 7h
$2,775–9,872
Drive 2,786.7 km
1. Drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbournecar 2,786.7 km
32h 32m
$494–713
Fly to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane CNS - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
7h 58m
$393–788
Fly to Bendigo Airport, train
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Bendigo Airport (BXG)plane CNS - BXG
2. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
18h 9m
$319–968
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 Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus
2d 12h
$390–611
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
3d 11h
$2,824–4,012

Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne by shuttle and train

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Distance: 2,334.6 km
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Cairns Airport to Southern Cross via Cairns Central Shopping Complex, Cairns Central Station, Roma Street, and Brisbane in around 3d 7h.

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