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How to get fromRockhampton Airport (ROK) to Cairns Airport (CNS)by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Cairns Airport (CNS) by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly from Rockhampton

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    1. Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane ROK - CNS
    4h 30m
    $280–600

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rockhampton to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    19h 38m
    $112–3,902

  3. Bus to Biloela, fly

    1. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Biloelabus bus
    2. Fly from Biloela (ZBL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane ZBL - CNS
    10h 29m
    $261–806

  4. Bus via Canning Street at CQ University Rockhampton City (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    19h 11m
    $172–382

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    19h 48m
    $151–261

  6. Drive 1,071.4 km

    1. Drive from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Cairns Airport (CNS)car car 1,071.4 km
    12h 36m
    $192–277

Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Cairns Airport (CNS) by bus, foot, and shuttle (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration19h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Cairns Airport (CNS).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 875.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Rockhampton Airport (ROK), Australia and Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Cairns (CNS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Rockhampton to Cairns once daily. Tickets cost $170–380 and the journey takes 16h 40m.

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