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How to get fromMadrid to Cairnsby plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Madrid to Cairns by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Cairns

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    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MAD - CNS
    33h 35m
    $701–1,904

  2. Train to Pamplona Airport, fly to Cairns

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Pamplonatrain train
    2. Fly from Pamplona Airport (PNA) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane PNA - CNS
    42h 42m
    $3,298–8,643

  3. Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Cooktown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane MAD - CTN
    2. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus bus
    39h 40m
    $766–2,174

  4. Train to Valencia Airport, fly to Cairns

    1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Valencia Joaquin Sorollatrain train
    2. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane VLC - CNS
    32h 27m
    $818–1,884

  5. Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Townsville Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MAD - TSV
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    39h 45m
    $798–3,306

  6. Train to Logroño-Agoncillo Airport, fly to Cairns

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Logronotrain train
    2. Fly from Logroño-Agoncillo Airport (RJL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane RJL - CNS
    32h 13m
    $2,190–5,642

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration33h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$704Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16,087.6 km
  • Duration: 33h 35m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Iberia, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Cairns (CNS) 3 times a day.

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