There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to Engadine by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CNS - SYD
4h 53m$158–581Train
- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
41h 43m$248–6,429Bus via Bankstown Central, Link Rd, Stand A
- Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050 / ...
- Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus 3206
47h 3m$340–543Drive 2,429.2 km
- Drive from Cairns to Engadinecar 2,429.2 km
28h 8m$437–631Bus
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus Sydney
2d 1h$378–650
Cairns to Engadine by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Engadine is to fly which costs $150 - $600 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Engadine is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $150 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Engadine. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Engadine Community Centre, Old Princes Hwy via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E, Bankstown Central, Link Rd, Stand A and Sutherland Station, Stand C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Engadine station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Engadine Station via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 43m.
The distance between Cairns and Engadine is 2003 km. The road distance is 2429.2 km.
The best way to get from Cairns to Engadine without a car is to train which takes 41h 43m and costs $240 - $6,500.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Cairns to Engadine, including transfers.
Cairns to Engadine bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Cairns station.
Cairns to Engadine train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
The best way to get from Cairns to Engadine is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $150 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $6,500 and takes 41h 43m, you could also bus via Bankstown Central, Link Rd, Stand A, which costs $340 - $550 and takes 47h 3m.
What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Engadine, NSW, Australia?
Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Engadine Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 41h 43m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Cairns to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Cairns to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–650
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Cairns to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–410
Flights from Cairns to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–410
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Cairns to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Cairns to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–6,171
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $170–230
- AChoice
- $310–390
- Gold Class
- $4,927
- Heritage Class
- $6,171
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $260–440
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 13m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–320
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–330
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $150–210
- Advantage
- $180–270
- Flexible
- $230–330
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Best ways to travel around Australia
Read the travel guide
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Cairns to Engadine bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Cairns to Engadine train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Engadine is 2429 km. It takes approximately 28h 8m to drive from Cairns to Engadine.
There are 533+ hotels available in Engadine.
















