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How to get fromPerth to Cairns Airport (CNS)by plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Perth to Cairns Airport (CNS) by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane PER - CNS
    5h 28m
    $364–805

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Perth to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    5d 11h
    $1,102–18,240

  3. Drive 4,734.5 km

    1. Drive from Perth to Cairns Airport (CNS)car car 4,734.5 km
    2d 7h
    $848–1,225

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Perth to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    5d 14h
    $1,202–12,200

  5. Train, bus via Adelaide

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    6d 15h
    $2,923–22,915

Perth to Cairns Airport (CNS) by train and shuttle

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration5d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,445.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia?

Jetstar, Airnorth, and two other airlines fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns (CNS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Perth to Cairns Airport via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Cairns Central Station, and Cairns Central Shopping Complex in around 5d 11h.

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