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How to get fromCairns to Capellaby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Capella by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Emerald Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane CNS - EMD
    2. Take the taxi from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Capellataxi taxi
    6h 38m
    $510–1,092

  2. Drive 900.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairns to Capellacar car 900.2 km
    10h 27m
    $162–234

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Rockhamptontrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Emeraldtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Emerald to Capellataxi taxi
    22h 3m
    $358–5,207

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton George Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Emerald to Capellataxi taxi
    22h 17m
    $397–551

  5. Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane CNS - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Capellacar car
    4h 52m
    $316–2,694

  6. Bus, taxi via Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Rockhamptonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Emerald to Capellataxi taxi
    22h 41m
    $421–620

Cairns (CNS) to Emerald Airport (EMD) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$267Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 850.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Capella. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Emerald Airport (EMD), then take the taxi to Capella. Alternatively, you can take the train to Rockhampton, take the train to Emerald, then take the taxi to Capella.

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