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How to get fromCairns to Sydney Opera Houseby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CNS - SYD
    4h 39m
    $156–564

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    41h 4m
    $247–6,428

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus 3206 / ...
    45h 42m
    $340–607

  4. Drive 2,399.6 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Sydney Opera Housecar car 2,399.6 km
    27h 44m
    $432–623

  5. Bus via Brisbane (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2d 1h
    $436–978

Cairns to Sydney Opera House by train and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration41h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$247Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,990.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Sydney Opera House, NSW, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Sydney Opera House via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, and Circular Quay Station in around 41h 4m.

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