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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Merimbula is to bus via Canberra which costs $390 - $650 and takes 2 days 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Merimbula is to fly which takes 7h 25m and costs $270 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Merimbula?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Merimbula. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Park St At Wonga St via Brisbane, Sydney Central Station and Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.

How far is it from Cairns to Merimbula?

The distance between Cairns and Merimbula is 2273 km. The road distance is 2735.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Merimbula without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 3h and costs $320 - $6,500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Cairns to Merimbula, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Merimbula bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Cairns to Merimbula?

The best way to get from Cairns to Merimbula is to fly which takes 7h 25m and costs $270 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Canberra, which costs $390 - $650 and takes 2 days 8h.

Where does the Cairns to Merimbula bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Merimbula?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Merimbula is 2736 km. It takes approximately 31h 28m to drive from Cairns to Merimbula.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cairns to Merimbula?

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Where can I stay near Merimbula?

There are 344+ hotels available in Merimbula.

Cairns to Merimbula - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to Merimbula by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly
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1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane CNS - MIM
7h 25m
$270–1,000
Train, bus
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 bus from Central Station to Merimbulabus Pm2
2d 3h
$329–6,521
Bus via Canberra
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 Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus
4. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Park St At Wonga Stbus 771
2d 8h
$394–651
Drive 2,735.7 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Merimbulacar 2,735.7 km
31h 28m
$490–708
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Merimbulabus Pm2
2d 10h
$469–794

Cairns to Merimbula by train and bus

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2d 3hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,273.4 km
Duration: 7h 25m

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

Qantas, Jetstar, and Regional Express fly from Cairns (CNS) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Park St At Wonga St via Brisbane, Sydney Central Station, Canberra, and Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St in around 2d 8h.

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