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How to get fromKarratha to Cairnsby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Karratha to Cairns by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Karratha Airport (KTA) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane KTA - CNS
    10h 37m
    $741–2,148

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Karratha Welcome Road to East Perthbus bus
    2. Take the train from Perth to Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    6d 10h
    $1,345–19,110

  3. Drive 4,354.5 km

    1. Drive from Karratha to Cairnscar car 4,354.5 km
    2d 9h
    $783–1,131

  4. Bus, train via Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Karratha Welcome Road to East Perthbus bus
    2. Take the train from Perth to Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    6d 14h
    $1,445–13,050

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Karratha Welcome Road to East Perthbus bus
    2. Take the train from Perth to Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    6d 15h
    $1,395–12,930

Karratha to Cairns by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration6d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,345Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,095.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 37m

What companies run services between Karratha, WA, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Karratha Airport (KTA) to Cairns (CNS) twice daily.

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