There are 7 ways to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Proserpine by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport
best- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane CNS - PPP
1h 36m$300–1,077Train
cheapest- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Proserpinetrain Spirit of Queensland
10h 51m$70–2,200Bus via Cairns Base Hospital
- Take the bus from Cairns to Proserpinebus Au050 / ...
11h 28m$95–160Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cairns-CNS to Proserpine612.8 km
7h 25mDrive 612.8 km
- Drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Proserpinecar 612.8 km
7h 25m$110–159Fly to Mackay, train
- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mackay (MKY)plane CNS - MKY
- Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain
6h 46m$301–1,030Bus
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Proserpinebus Pm19
12h$85–130
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Proserpine by shuttle and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Proserpine is to bus which costs $85 - $130 and takes 12h.
The fastest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Proserpine is to fly which takes 1h 36m and costs $300 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Proserpine. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Proserpine via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairns Airport (CNS) station to Proserpine. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Proserpine via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.
The distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Proserpine is 513 km. The road distance is 612.8 km.
The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Proserpine without a car is to train which takes 10h 51m and costs $70 - $2,200.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Proserpine, including transfers.
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Proserpine bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Cairns station.
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Proserpine train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Proserpine is to fly which takes 1h 36m and costs $300 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $2,200 and takes 10h 51m, you could also bus via Cairns Base Hospital, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 11h 28m.
What companies run services between Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia and Proserpine, QLD, Australia?
Skytrans flies from Cairns (CNS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) 4 times a week. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Proserpine 4 times a week. Tickets cost $70–2,200 and the journey takes 9h 26m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Cairns to Mackay via Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $400–650
Flights from Cairns to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–650
- Website
- skytrans.com.au
Flights from Cairns to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $340–750
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Cairns to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–400
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Cairns Central Station to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–2,200
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $70–100
- AChoice
- $110–140
- Gold Class
- $1,756
- Heritage Class
- $2,200
Train from Mackay to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–453
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $24–45
- AChoice
- $22–29
- Gold Class
- $362
- Heritage Class
- $453
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cairns-CNS to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Cairns Airport (CNS) to Proserpine bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Proserpine station.
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Proserpine train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Proserpine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) to Proserpine is 613 km. It takes approximately 7h 25m to drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Proserpine.
There are 389+ hotels available in Proserpine.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Proserpine. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.