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How to get fromTownsville to Malandaby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Townsville to Malanda by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane TSV - CNS
    2. Take the taxi from Cairns-Airport-CNS to Malandataxi taxi
    2h 16m
    $444–665

  2. Train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Townsville to Babindatrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Drive from Babinda to Malandacar car
    6h 30m
    $55–1,070

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Gordonvalebus bus Au050-1
    2. Take the taxi from Gordonvale to Malandataxi taxi
    5h 52m
    $177–236

  4. Drive 329.4 km

    1. Drive from Townsville to Malandacar car 329.4 km
    3h 57m
    $60–86

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Babindabus bus Cairns
    2. Drive from Babinda to Malandacar car
    6h 3m
    $62–132

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 365.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Townsville to Malanda. However, you can fly to Cairns (CNS) then take the taxi to Malanda. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Gordonvale then take the taxi to Malanda.

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