What is the cheapest way to get from Karumba to Brisbane?

The cheapest way to get from Karumba to Brisbane is to drive which costs $380 - $600 and takes 23h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Karumba to Brisbane?

The fastest way to get from Karumba to Brisbane is to bus and fly which takes 7h 40m and costs $240 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Karumba and Brisbane?

No, there is no direct bus from Karumba to Brisbane. However, there are services departing from Karumba and arriving at Brisbane Roma Street via Cairns Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 5m.

How far is it from Karumba to Brisbane?

The distance between Karumba and Brisbane is 2099 km. The road distance is 2154.6 km.

How do I travel from Karumba to Brisbane without a car?

The best way to get from Karumba to Brisbane without a car is to bus and train which takes 37h 20m and costs $330 - $7,000.

How long does it take to get from Karumba to Brisbane?

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Karumba to Brisbane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karumba to Brisbane bus from?

Karumba to Brisbane bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Karumba station.

Where does the Karumba to Brisbane bus arrive?

Karumba to Brisbane bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Karumba to Brisbane?

Yes, the driving distance between Karumba to Brisbane is 2155 km. It takes approximately 23h 7m to drive from Karumba to Brisbane.

Where can I stay near Brisbane?

There are 2527+ hotels available in Brisbane.

Karumba to Brisbane - 8 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Karumba to Brisbane by car, plane, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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Drive to Mount Isa Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport
best
1. Drive from Karumba to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)car
2. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane ISA - BNE
8h 50m
$542–1,360
Bus to Normanton, fly to Brisbane Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karumba to Normantonbus
2. Fly from Normanton (NTN) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane NTN - BNE
7h 40m
$246–963
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Karumba to Cairns Central Stationbus Cairns
2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
37h 20m
$339–6,736
Bus
1. Take the bus from Karumba to Cairns Central Stationbus Cairns
2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
41h 5m
$409–586
Drive 2,154.6 km
1. Drive from Karumba to Brisbanecar 2,154.6 km
23h 7m
$389–562
Drive to Cloncurry Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport
1. Drive from Karumba to Cloncurry Airport (CNJ)car
2. Fly from Cloncurry Airport (CNJ) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CNJ - BNE
9h 44m
$651–1,444
Bus to Normanton, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Karumba to Normantonbus
2. Fly from Normanton (NTN) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane NTN - MCY
3. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train
23h 30m
$250–1,040
Bus via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Karumba to Cairns Central Stationbus Cairns
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbanebus Brisbane
42h 10m
$449–936

Karumba to Brisbane by bus and train

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37h 20mAverage Duration

$339Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,099.4 km
Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Karumba, QLD, Australia and Brisbane, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Karumba to Brisbane Roma Street via Cairns Central Station in around 41h 5m.

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