There are 5 ways to get from Rasmussen to Cairns by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus via Townsville
best- Take the bus from Townsville to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
7h 26m$46–80Train
- Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
8h 14m$46–1,300Drive 346.2 km
- Drive from Rasmussen to Cairnscar 346.2 km
4h 11m$63–90Line 200 bus, fly
- Take the bus from Riverway Dr at Illuta St to Townsville City bus hub Stop Abus
- Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane TSV - CNS
4h 50m$192–372Bus
- Take the bus from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
7h 44m$50–76
Rasmussen to Cairns by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rasmussen to Cairns is to bus via Townsville which costs $45 - $85 and takes 7h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Rasmussen to Cairns is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Rasmussen to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Riverway Dr at Illuta St and arriving at Cairns via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Rasmussen to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
The distance between Rasmussen and Cairns is 380 km. The road distance is 346.2 km.
The best way to get from Rasmussen to Cairns without a car is to bus via Townsville which takes 7h 26m and costs $45 - $85.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Rasmussen to Cairns, including transfers.
Rasmussen to Cairns bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Townsville station.
Rasmussen to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Townsville station.
The best way to get from Rasmussen to Cairns is to bus via Townsville which takes 7h 26m and costs $45 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $1,300 and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between Rasmussen, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Townsville to Cairns twice daily. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 5h 28m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Townsville to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–1,267 and the journey takes 6h 25m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Townsville Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–330
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Townsville Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Townsville to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–1,267
- 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
- $45–70
- AChoice
- $60–80
- Gold Class
- $1,012
- Heritage Class
- $1,267
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Bus from Riverway Dr at Illuta St to Townsville City bus hub Stop A
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Townsville to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Rasmussen to Cairns bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Cairns station.
Rasmussen to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rasmussen to Cairns is 346 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Rasmussen to Cairns.
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