Rome2Rio

How to get fromCanberra to Great Barrier Reefby plane, bus, or car

Find Transport to Great Barrier Reef

See all options

There are 3 ways to get from Canberra to Great Barrier Reef by plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Canberra International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane CBR - CNS
    7h 42m
    $313–755

  2. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    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
    8h 39m
    $167–605

  3. 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
    9h 44m
    $477–768

Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar106Weekly Planes
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$301Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Canberra to Great Barrier Reef.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,095.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Great Barrier Reef?

Qantas, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Cairns (CNS) hourly.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides