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How to get fromCanberra to Cairns Airport (CNS)by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Canberra to Cairns Airport (CNS) by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Canberra International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane CBR - CNS
    6h 27m
    $273–955

  2. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    7h 14m
    $167–610

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    45h 56m
    $278–6,812

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    2d
    $428–792

  5. Drive 2,500.8 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Cairns Airport (CNS)car car 2,500.8 km
    28h 35m
    $443–640

  6. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Canberra to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane OAG - CNS
    8h 13m
    $465–916

  7. Bus to Albury, fly

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus bus
    2. Fly from Albury (ABX) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane ABX - CNS
    10h 45m
    $237–920

  8. Bus to Wagga Wagga, fly

    1. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Paddy Osborne Park/Sydney Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Wagga Wagga (WGA) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane WGA - CNS
    11h 45m
    $254–888

  9. Bus to Moruya Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Moruya Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Moruya Airport (MYA) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MYA - CNS
    10h 1m
    $299–953

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    2d 2h
    $359–734

  11. Bus, train via Wollongong

    1. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus bus 855
    2. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Town Hall Stationtrain train Sco
    3. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    2d 7h
    $397–581

Canberra to Cairns Airport (CNS) by bus, train, subway, and shuttle

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$397Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,087.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Cairns (CNS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Cairns Airport via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Cairns, and Cairns Base Hospital in around 2d.

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