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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Canberra is to fly and bus which costs $160 - $600 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Canberra is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $280 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Canberra?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Canberra via Brisbane and Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Cairns to Canberra?

The distance between Cairns and Canberra is 2094 km. The road distance is 2495.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Canberra without a car is to train and bus which takes 44h 18m and costs $270 - $6,500.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Cairns to Canberra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Canberra bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Cairns to Canberra?

The best way to get from Cairns to Canberra is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $280 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $390 - $650 and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Cairns to Canberra bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Canberra?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Canberra is 2495 km. It takes approximately 28h 28m to drive from Cairns to Canberra.

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

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Where can I stay near Canberra?

There are 937+ hotels available in Canberra.

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

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

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Fly to Canberra International Airport
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane CNS - CBR
6h 26m
$287–934
Fly to Sydney International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CNS - SYD
2. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus
7h 40m
$163–583
Train, bus
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 bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus
44h 18m
$279–6,481
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 Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus
2d 2h
$397–648
Drive 2,495.3 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Canberracar 2,495.3 km
28h 28m
$442–639
Bus via Sydney Airport (SYD)
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus
2d 4h
$442–765

Cairns to Canberra by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

2d 4hAverage Duration

$442Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,093.7 km
Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Cairns (CNS) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Canberra via Brisbane and Sydney Central Station in around 2d 2h.

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