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How to get fromSydney to Cairns Airport (CNS)by plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Cairns Airport (CNS) by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    4h 33m
    $148–572

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    41h 46m
    $240–6,749

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    45h 17m
    $320–669

  4. Drive 2,404.3 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Cairns Airport (CNS)car car 2,404.3 km
    27h 50m
    $426–616

  5. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane OAG - CNS
    8h 23m
    $465–915

  6. Bus via Cairns Base Hospital

    1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus 3101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    45h 53m
    $317–515

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    2d 1h
    $345–494

Sydney to Cairns Airport (CNS) by train and shuttle

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration41h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,984.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Cairns Airport via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Cairns Central Station, and Cairns Central Shopping Complex in around 41h 46m.

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