What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $700 - $2,400 and takes 37h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rome to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Rome to Cairns is to fly which takes 24h 21m and costs $600 - $3,700.

How far is it from Rome to Cairns?

The distance between Rome and Cairns is 14933 km.

How long does it take to get from Rome to Cairns?

It takes approximately 38h 12m to get from Rome to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Rome and Cairns?

Cairns is 9h ahead of Rome. It is currently 1:53 PM in Rome and 10:53 PM in Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1046+ hotels available in Cairns.

Rome to Cairns - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Rome to Cairns by train, plane, or bus

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Train to Raffaello Sanzio Airport, fly to Cairns
best
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Castelferrettitrain
2. Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Cairns (CNS)plane AOI - CNS
38h 12m
$1,052–3,671
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Cairns
cheapest
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Cairns (CNS)plane FCO - CNS
24h 21m
$607–3,609
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Cairns (CNS)plane FLR - CNS
29h 14m
$850–4,901
Train to Naples Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragolatrain
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Cairns (CNS)plane NAP - CNS
37h 12m
$740–2,383
Fly Roma Ciampino Airport to Cairns
1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Cairns (CNS)plane CIA - CNS
45h 7m
$1,105–3,418
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Cooktown Airport, bus
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane FCO - CTN
2. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
39h 32m
$926–2,378
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Townsville Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane FCO - TSV
2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain
34h 8m
$1,003–4,210
Bus to Abruzzo Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Pescarabus
2. Fly from Abruzzo Airport (PSR) to Cairns (CNS)plane PSR - CNS
30h 51m
$872–5,547

Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Cairns (CNS) flights

6Weekly Planes

35h 3mAverage Duration

$1,023Cheapest Price

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Distance: 14,933.1 km
Duration: 38h 12m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Singapore Airlines flies from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Cairns (CNS) once a week.

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