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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sydney is to fly which costs $150 - $550 and takes 3h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sydney is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $150 - $550.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 via Roma Street Station, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 58m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Cairns Airport (CNS) station to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Central Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 10m.

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

The distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Sydney is 1981 km. The road distance is 2405.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sydney without a car is to train which takes 42h 10m and costs $240 - $6,500.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sydney, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

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

The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sydney is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $150 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $6,500 and takes 42h 10m, you could also bus via Cairns Base Hospital, which costs $320 - $550 and takes 45h 58m.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sydney is 2405 km. It takes approximately 27h 51m to drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sydney.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sydney by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly to Sydney International Airport
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1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CNS - SYD
3h 10m
$151–550
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
42h 10m
$244–6,421
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050 / ...
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
45h 41m
$328–667
Drive 2,405.1 km
1. Drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sydneycar 2,405.1 km
27h 51m
$427–616
Fly to Newcastle Airport, train
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane CNS - NTL
2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Epping Stationtrain
8h 37m
$232–621
Bus via Cairns Base Hospital
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 3204 / ...
45h 58m
$323–512
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus Sydney
2d 1h
$374–642

Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sydney by shuttle and train

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Distance: 1,980.6 km
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Cairns Airport to Central Station via Cairns Central Shopping Complex, Cairns Central Station, Roma Street, and Roma Street Station in around 42h 10m.

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