There are 6 ways to get from Proserpine Airport to Cairns Airport (CNS) by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport
best- Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Cairns (CNS)plane PPP - CNS
1h 25m$290–1,000Drive 626 km
cheapest- Drive from Proserpine Airport to Cairns Airport (CNS)car 626 km
7h 34m$111–161Train
- Take the train from Proserpine to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
11h 21m$112–2,249Bus
- Take the bus from Proserpine to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
11h 36m$126–199Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Proserpine-PPP to Cairns-CNS626 km
7h 34mTrain to Mackay, fly
- Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain
- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Cairns (CNS)plane MKY - CNS
7h 12m$330–1,080
Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Cairns (CNS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Proserpine Airport to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Proserpine Airport to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs $290 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Proserpine Airport to Cairns Airport (CNS). However, there are services departing from Proserpine and arriving at Cairns via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Proserpine Airport to Cairns Airport (CNS) station. However, there are services departing from Proserpine and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
The distance between Proserpine Airport and Cairns Airport (CNS) is 498 km. The road distance is 626 km.
The best way to get from Proserpine Airport to Cairns Airport (CNS) without a car is to train which takes 11h 21m and costs $110 - $2,300.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Cairns (CNS), including transfers and time at the airport.
Proserpine Airport to Cairns Airport (CNS) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Proserpine station.
Proserpine Airport to Cairns Airport (CNS) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Proserpine station.
The best way to get from Proserpine Airport to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs $290 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $2,300 and takes 11h 21m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 11h 36m.
What companies run services between Proserpine Airport, QLD, Australia and Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia?
Skytrans flies from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Cairns (CNS) 4 times a week. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Proserpine to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $70–2,200 and the journey takes 9h 49m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Mackay to Cairns via Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Sunday, Friday, Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $390–700
Flights from Mackay to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Mackay to Cairns via Brisbane, Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $390–700
- Website
- skytrans.com.au
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $340–700
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Mackay to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–410
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Proserpine to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–2,200
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $70–100
- AChoice
- $110–140
- Gold Class
- $1,756
- Heritage Class
- $2,200
Train from Proserpine to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–453
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $24–45
- AChoice
- $22–29
- Gold Class
- $362
- Heritage Class
- $453
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Proserpine to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Proserpine-PPP to Cairns-CNS
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- Frequency
- On demand
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The quickest flight from Whitsunday Coast Airport Airport to Cairns Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 25m.
Proserpine Airport to Cairns Airport (CNS) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Cairns station.
Proserpine Airport to Cairns Airport (CNS) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Proserpine Airport to Cairns Airport (CNS) is 626 km. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Proserpine Airport to Cairns Airport (CNS).
Skytrans offers flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport Airport to Cairns Airport.
There are 1013+ hotels available in Cairns Airport (CNS).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Proserpine Airport and Cairns Airport (CNS). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.