What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to fly which costs $130 - $550 and takes 4h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $130 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Melbourne Airport (MEL). However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Sydney Central Station and Skybus Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Melbourne Airport (MEL) station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Broadmeadows Station via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from Cairns to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

The distance between Cairns and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 2320 km. The road distance is 2769.3 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 4h and costs $310 - $7,000.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Cairns to Melbourne Airport (MEL), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus from?

Cairns to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Cairns station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train from?

Cairns to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

The best way to get from Cairns to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $130 - $550. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $310 - $7,000 and takes 2 days 4h, you could also bus, which costs $480 - $850 and takes 2 days 10h.

Where does the Cairns to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus arrive?

Cairns to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Cairns to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train arrive?

Cairns to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 2769 km. It takes approximately 32h 12m to drive from Cairns to Melbourne Airport (MEL).

How do I get a bus ticket from Cairns to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

Book your Cairns to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus tickets online with 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

There are 5296+ hotels available in Melbourne Airport (MEL).

Cairns to Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Cairns to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly from Cairns
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane CNS - MEL
4h 30m
$130–550
Train via Sydney
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 Broadmeadows Stationtrain 623 / ...
2d 4h
$315–6,667
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus
2d 10h
$483–829
Drive 2,769.3 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Melbourne Airport (MEL)car 2,769.3 km
32h 12m
$491–709
Train to Townsville Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain
2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane TSV - MEL
10h 56m
$228–1,729
Bus to Cooktown Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
2. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane CTN - MEL
11h 10m
$298–812
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Broadmeadowstrain
3d 2h
$2,781–9,878
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Broadmeadowstrain
3d 7h
$2,889–4,347

Cairns to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by train and bus

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Distance: 2,319.8 km
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Broadmeadows Station, and Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd in around 2d 4h.

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