What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Adelaide?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Adelaide is to fly which costs $180 - $550 and takes 4h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Adelaide?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Adelaide is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $180 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at 85 Franklin St via Brisbane, Central Station and Albury Station/Hume Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 23h.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Adelaide Parklands via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 20h.

How far is it from Cairns to Adelaide?

The distance between Cairns and Adelaide is 2146 km. The road distance is 2700.7 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Adelaide without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Adelaide without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 20h and costs $650 - $11,000.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Adelaide?

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Cairns to Adelaide, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Adelaide bus from?

Cairns to Adelaide bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Cairns station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Adelaide train from?

Cairns to Adelaide train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Adelaide?

The best way to get from Cairns to Adelaide is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $180 - $550. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $650 - $11,000 and takes 2 days 20h, you could also bus, which costs $410 - $850 and takes 2 days 23h.

Where does the Cairns to Adelaide bus arrive?

Cairns to Adelaide bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Adelaide?

Adelaide is 30 min behind Cairns. It is currently 4:57 AM in Cairns and 4:27 AM in Adelaide.

Where does the Cairns to Adelaide train arrive?

Cairns to Adelaide train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Adelaide?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Adelaide is 2701 km. It takes approximately 34h 53m to drive from Cairns to Adelaide.

How do I get a train ticket from Cairns to Adelaide?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cairns to Adelaide?

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Where can I stay near Adelaide?

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Cairns to Adelaide - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Adelaide by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane CNS - ADL
4h 58m
$187–517
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain
2d 20h
$649–11,021
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Alburybus
4. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
2d 23h
$416–821
Drive 2,700.7 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Adelaidecar 2,700.7 km
34h 53m
$482–697
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain Great Southern Rail
5d
$3,375–24,172
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain Great Southern Rail
5d 4h
$3,449–18,344

Cairns to Adelaide by train

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Distance: 2,146 km
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Cairns (CNS) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Adelaide Parklands via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 2d 20h.

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