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How to get fromCairns to Romaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Roma by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Roma (RMA)plane plane CNS - RMA
    5h 39m
    $315–1,097

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Rockhamptontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Milesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Miles to Romabus bus
    27h 15m
    $229–4,095

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton George Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Milesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Miles to Romabus bus
    27h 5m
    $247–416

  4. Drive 1,354.7 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Romacar car 1,354.7 km
    15h 38m
    $242–350

  5. Bus via Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Rockhamptonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Milesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Miles to Romabus bus
    27h 29m
    $270–490

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Romatrain train Westlander
    37h 15m
    $234–8,171

Cairns to Roma by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration27h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$247Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,128.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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

Qantas, Regional Express, and Jetstar fly from Cairns (CNS) to Roma (RMA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns Central Station to Roma via Rockhampton and Miles in around 27h 5m.

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