There are 7 ways to get from Proserpine 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 36m$300–1,147Train
cheapest- Take the train from Proserpine to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
11h 9m$70–2,200Bus via Cairns Base Hospital
- Take the bus from Proserpine to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
11h 24m$95–160Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Proserpine to Cairns-CNS612.6 km
7h 24mDrive 612.6 km
- Drive from Proserpine to Cairns Airport (CNS)car 612.6 km
7h 24m$110–158Train to Mackay, fly
- Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain
- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Cairns (CNS)plane MKY - CNS
7h$298–1,023Bus
- Take the bus from Proserpine to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
12h 5m$85–130
Proserpine to Cairns Airport (CNS) by train and shuttle
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Proserpine to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to bus which costs $85 - $130 and takes 12h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Proserpine to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to fly which takes 1h 36m and costs $300 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Proserpine to Cairns Airport (CNS). However, there are services departing from Proserpine and arriving at Cairns via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Proserpine 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 9m.
The distance between Proserpine and Cairns Airport (CNS) is 512 km. The road distance is 612.6 km.
The best way to get from Proserpine to Cairns Airport (CNS) without a car is to train which takes 11h 9m and costs $70 - $2,200.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Proserpine to Cairns Airport (CNS), including transfers.
Proserpine to Cairns Airport (CNS) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Proserpine station.
Proserpine to Cairns Airport (CNS) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Proserpine station.
The best way to get from Proserpine to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to fly which takes 1h 36m and costs $300 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $2,200 and takes 11h 9m, you could also bus via Cairns Base Hospital, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 11h 24m.
What companies run services between Proserpine, 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
- $400–650
Flights from Mackay to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–650
Flights from Mackay to Cairns via Brisbane, Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $400–650
- Website
- skytrans.com.au
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $340–750
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Mackay to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–400
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Proserpine to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–2,200
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- 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
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $24–45
- AChoice
- $22–29
- Gold Class
- $362
- Heritage Class
- $453
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Proserpine to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Proserpine to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Proserpine to Cairns-CNS
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Proserpine to Cairns Airport (CNS) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Cairns station.
Proserpine to Cairns Airport (CNS) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Proserpine to Cairns Airport (CNS) is 613 km. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Proserpine to Cairns Airport (CNS).
There are 1006+ hotels available in Cairns Airport (CNS).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Proserpine and Cairns Airport (CNS). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.