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How to get fromTownsville to Karumbaby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Townsville to Karumba by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Normanton, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Normanton (NTN)plane plane TSV - NTN
    2. Take the bus from Normanton to Karumbabus bus
    5h 56m
    $504–1,144

  2. Drive 854.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Townsville to Karumbacar car 854.3 km
    11h 7m
    $154–222

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Karumbabus bus Cairns
    18h 8m
    $202–316

  4. Fly to Cloncurry Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cloncurry Airport (CNJ)plane plane TSV - CNJ
    2. Drive from Cloncurry Airport (CNJ) to Karumbacar car
    6h 25m
    $445–1,205

  5. Bus via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Karumbabus bus Cairns
    18h 10m
    $203–304

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Karumbabus bus Cairns
    18h 55m
    $196–1,497

Townsville to Karumba by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration18h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 698.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Karumba, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Townsville to Karumba via Cairns and Cairns Central Station in around 18h 8m.

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