What is the cheapest way to get from Mataranka to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Mataranka to Cairns is to drive which costs $340 - $500 and takes 30h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mataranka to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Mataranka to Cairns is to drive and fly which takes 17h 30m and costs $480 - $1,600.

How far is it from Mataranka to Cairns?

The distance between Mataranka and Cairns is 1581 km. The road distance is 1931.5 km.

How do I travel from Mataranka to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Mataranka to Cairns without a car is to bus and train which takes 5 days 3h and costs $2,700 - $15,000.

How long does it take to get from Mataranka to Cairns?

It takes approximately 20h 23m to get from Mataranka to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Mataranka and Cairns?

Cairns is 30 min ahead of Mataranka. It is currently 5:37 AM in Mataranka and 6:07 AM in Cairns.

Can I drive from Mataranka to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Mataranka to Cairns is 1932 km. It takes approximately 30h 34m to drive from Mataranka to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1021+ hotels available in Cairns.

Mataranka to Cairns - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Mataranka to Cairns by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus to Katherine, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Mataranka to Katherinebus
2. Fly from Katherine (KTR) to Cairns (CNS)plane KTR - CNS
20h 23m
$912–3,094
Drive 1,931.5 km
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1. Drive from Mataranka to Cairnscar 1,931.5 km
30h 34m
$343–495
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mataranka to Alice Springsbus
2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus
5d 3h
$2,713–14,307
Drive to Mac Arthur River, fly
1. Drive from Mataranka to Mac Arthur River (MCV)car
2. Fly from Mac Arthur River (MCV) to Cairns (CNS)plane MCV - CNS
17h 30m
$487–1,526

Katherine (KTR) to Cairns (CNS) flights

6Weekly Planes

17h 47mAverage Duration

$886Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,580.6 km
Duration: 20h 23m

What companies run services between Mataranka, NT, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Mataranka to Cairns. However, you can take the bus to Katherine, take the taxi to Katherine (KTR) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, then take the shuttle to Cairns Base Hospital. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mataranka to Cairns via Alice Springs, Adelaide, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 5d 3h.

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