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How to get fromCairns City to Sydneyby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairns City to Sydney by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CNS - SYD
    4h 38m
    $135–550

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    40h 45m
    $244–6,421

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus 3206 / ...
    45h 48m
    $289–472

  4. Drive 2,399.4 km

    1. Drive from Cairns City to Sydneycar car 2,399.4 km
    27h 44m
    $430–621

  5. Bus via Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au001
    47h 9m
    $418–699

Cairns City to Sydney by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration40h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$244Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,990.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Cairns City, QLD, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Central Station via Roma Street and Roma Street Station in around 40h 45m.

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