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How to get fromEden to Cairnsby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Fly from Merimbula Airport

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    1. Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MIM - CNS
    9h 3m
    $200–700

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Eden to Central Stationbus bus Pm1
    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
    2d 3h
    $308–6,845

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Eden to Central Stationbus bus Pm1
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    2d 6h
    $458–835

  4. Drive 2,757.1 km

    1. Drive from Eden to Cairnscar car 2,757.1 km
    31h 44m
    $488–705

  5. Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Imlay St Before Chandos St to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane CBR - CNS
    13h 4m
    $296–990

  6. Bus via Sydney

    1. Take the bus from Eden to Central Stationbus bus Pm1
    2. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    2d 11h
    $411–601

Eden to Cairns by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$308Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,294.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between Eden, NSW, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Regional Express fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Cairns (CNS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eden to Cairns via Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 2d 6h.

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