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How to get fromCairns to Palauby plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairns to Palau by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Cairns

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Koror (ROR)plane plane CNS - ROR
    11h 50m
    $976–3,301

  2. Train to Townsville Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Koror (ROR)plane plane TSV - ROR
    18h 26m
    $875–3,833

  3. Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Koror (ROR)plane plane PPP - ROR
    28h 12m
    $1,425–6,332

  4. Bus to Cooktown Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    2. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Koror (ROR)plane plane CTN - ROR
    28h 50m
    $931–3,163

Cairns (CNS) to Koror (ROR) flights

Calendar1Weekly Planes
Duration9hAverage Duration
Ticket$934Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,975.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 50m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Palau?

Jetstar and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Koror (ROR) once a week.

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