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How to get fromTokyo to Cairnsby train or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Tokyo to Cairns by train or plane

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  1. Train to Narita International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train train
    2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane NRT - CNS
    11h 31m
    $481–1,314

  2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane HND - CNS
    14h 24m
    $385–1,308

Narita International Airport (NRT) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration11h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$476Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,961.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 31m

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Japan Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Cairns (CNS) every 4 hours.

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