Cairns to Queensland

Cairns to Queensland

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Cairns to Queensland Schedule

Cairns to Queensland Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Greyhound Australia Premium 01:30 - 14:15AUD 594.50
Greyhound Australia Advantage 07:00 - 08:30AUD 340.40
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA77609:20 - 11:35AUD 347.68
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA78011:50 - 14:05AUD 477.21
Qantas Airways Economy #QF187512:10 - 14:20AUD 813.29
Qantas Airways Economy #QF70915:35 - 17:45AUD 411.71
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA78616:50 - 19:10AUD 218.81
Qantas Airways Economy #QF188118:30 - 20:45AUD 428.04

Transportation from Cairns to Queensland

Facts about the transport from Cairns to Queensland

Cheapest Transport$93
Fastest Transport2h 10m
Earliest Departure6:00 午前
Latest Departure6:30 午後
Departures per day12
Distance1500 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Queensland Rail, Regional Express, Virgin Australia Airlines

How to get from Cairns to Queensland

Travelling between Cairns and Queensland is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 946.41 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 91.84.

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

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 30 hours to travel between Cairns and Queensland depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Cairns and Queensland. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 10m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 6h to reach Queensland.

How much does it cost to get from Cairns to Queensland?

Travelling between Cairns and Queensland can be as cheap as USD 91.84 if you opt for a Jetstar Airways flight and as expensive as USD 946.41 if you buy a Qantas Airways flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Cairns and Queensland ?

  • 9 from Cairns to Queensland starting from 06:00 Cairns Airport until 18:30 Cairns Airport
  • 2 from Cairns to Queensland starting from 09:35 Cairns until 09:35 Cairns
  • 1 from Cairns to Queensland starting from 07:00 Cairns Bus Stop until 07:00 Cairns Bus Stop
  • 2 from Cairns to Queensland starting from 00:00 Cairns Airport until 00:00 Cairns Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Cairns to Queensland.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Cairns to Queensland, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 92.07.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Cairns and Queensland

Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Cairns to Queensland overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Cairns and Queensland

Greyhound Australia

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Cairns and Queensland

Exemplar

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Cairns to Queensland?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 78% took a train
  • 22% decided to fly