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How to get fromCairns to Kings Canyonby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Kings Canyon by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Ayers Rock Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)plane plane CNS - AYQ
    2. Drive from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Kings Canyoncar car
    7h 15m
    $436–1,328

  2. Bus, train, drive via Melbourne

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Areyongabus bus
    6. Drive from Areyonga to Kings Canyoncar car
    5d 3h
    $3,364–5,187

  3. Drive 2,587.8 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Kings Canyoncar car 2,587.8 km
    26h 43m
    $459–663

  4. Fly to Alice Springs Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane plane CNS - ASP
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Areyongabus bus
    3. Drive from Areyonga to Kings Canyoncar car
    11h 43m
    $635–1,600

  5. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain train
    5. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Areyongabus bus
    6. Drive from Areyonga to Kings Canyoncar car
    5d 5h
    $5,049–12,430

  6. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Areyongabus bus
    5. Drive from Areyonga to Kings Canyoncar car
    6d 10h
    $3,790–19,002

Cairns (CNS) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration2h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$521Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,099.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Kings Canyon, NT, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Kings Canyon. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ), then drive to Kings Canyon. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Kings Canyon via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Brisbane, Southern Cross, Southern Cross Station, Adelaide Station, Adelaide, Alice Springs, Alice Springs, and Areyonga in around 5d 3h.

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