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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Kiama is to fly and train which costs $160 - $550 and takes 6h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Kiama is to fly and train which takes 6h 31m and costs $160 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Kiama?

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

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Kiama?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Kiama station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Kiama Station via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 39m.

How far is it from Cairns to Kiama?

The distance between Cairns and Kiama is 2090 km. The road distance is 2506.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Kiama without a car is to train which takes 43h 39m and costs $260 - $6,500.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Cairns to Kiama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Kiama bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairns to Kiama train from?

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

Train or bus from Cairns to Kiama?

The best way to get from Cairns to Kiama is to train which takes 43h 39m and costs $260 - $6,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $390 - $650 and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Cairns to Kiama bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairns to Kiama train arrive?

Cairns to Kiama train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Kiama?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Kiama is 2507 km. It takes approximately 29h 8m to drive from Cairns to Kiama.

Where can I stay near Kiama?

There are 635+ hotels available in Kiama.

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CNS - SYD
2. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Kiama Stationtrain
6h 31m
$160–509
Train
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 train from Central Station to Kiama Stationtrain Sco
43h 39m
$267–6,432
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 Central Station to Kiama Bombobus Pm2
2d 2h
$397–648
Drive 2,506.6 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Kiamacar 2,506.6 km
29h 8m
$454–656
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
3. Take the train from Central Station to Kiama Stationtrain Sco
2d 3h
$407–705

Cairns to Kiama by train

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Distance: 2,090.3 km
Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Kiama, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Kiama Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 43h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Kiama Bombo via Brisbane, Sydney Central Station, and Central Station in around 2d 2h.

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