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How to get fromGuangzhou to Cairnsby train or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Guangzhou to Cairns by train or plane

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  1. Train to Hong Kong International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Shenzhen Northtrain train
    2. Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane HKG - CNS
    18h 8m
    $582–1,171

  2. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane CAN - CNS
    17h 16m
    $262–953

  3. Train to Macau International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Zhuhaitrain train
    2. Fly from Macau International Airport (MFM) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MFM - CNS
    18h 12m
    $362–1,225

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration14h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$330Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,761.3 km
  • Duration: 18h 8m

What companies run services between Guangzhou, China and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Singapore Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Cairns (CNS) twice daily.

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