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How to get fromCairns to Bananaby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Biloela, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Biloela (ZBL)plane plane CNS - ZBL
    2. Take the bus from Biloela to Bananabus bus
    7h 37m
    $464–1,425

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Rockhamptontrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Bananabus bus Miles
    20h 30m
    $159–3,940

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Rockhamptonbus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Bananabus bus Miles
    20h 15m
    $212–449

  4. Drive 1,211.6 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Bananacar car 1,211.6 km
    14h 15m
    $217–314

  5. Fly to Rockhampton, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane CNS - ROK
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Bananabus bus
    10h 21m
    $326–643

  6. Bus via Cairns Central Station

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton George Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Bananabus bus Miles
    20h 20m
    $177–261

Cairns to Banana by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration20h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$212Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,024.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Banana, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Cairns to Banana via Rockhampton in around 20h 15m.

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