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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Buderim is to bus which costs $210 - $300 and takes 28h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Buderim is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $230 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Buderim?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Buderim. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Main St at Buderim Mountain Primary School via Sixth Ave at Maroochy Library and Maroochydore station, platform 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Buderim?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Buderim. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Nambour via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h.

How far is it from Cairns to Buderim?

The distance between Cairns and Buderim is 1345 km. The road distance is 1591.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Buderim without a car is to train which takes 25h and costs $160 - $6,000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Cairns to Buderim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Buderim bus from?

Cairns to Buderim bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Buderim train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Buderim?

The best way to get from Cairns to Buderim is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $230 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $6,000 and takes 25h, you could also bus, which costs $210 - $300 and takes 28h 14m.

Where does the Cairns to Buderim bus arrive?

Cairns to Buderim bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Maroochydore Sixth Avenue station.

Where does the Cairns to Buderim train arrive?

Cairns to Buderim train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Nambour station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Buderim?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Buderim is 1591 km. It takes approximately 18h 53m to drive from Cairns to Buderim.

Where can I stay near Buderim?

There are 1910+ hotels available in Buderim.

Cairns to Buderim - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Cairns to Buderim by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane CNS - MCY
5h 7m
$230–682
Fly to Gold Coast Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CNS - OOL
2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
3. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
9h 25m
$142–632
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Nambourtrain Spirit of Queensland
25h
$164–5,783
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus Pm19
28h 14m
$215–298
Drive 1,591.2 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Buderimcar 1,591.2 km
18h 53m
$286–413
Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CNS - BNE
2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
7h 4m
$148–651
Fly to Hervey Bay, bus
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane CNS - HVB
2. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Mooloolababus
11h 1m
$518–978
Bus via Cairns (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Maroochydorebus Brisbane
29h 26m
$271–610

Cairns to Buderim by train and bus

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Distance: 1,345.1 km
Duration: 5h 7m

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

Jetstar flies from Cairns (CNS) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) 3 times a week. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Nambour 4 times a week. Tickets cost $160–5,782 and the journey takes 23h 31m.

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