What is the cheapest way to get from Bega to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Bega to Cairns is to bus and train and fly which costs $180 - $550 and takes 14h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bega to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Bega to Cairns is to fly which takes 8h 53m and costs $180 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Bega and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Bega to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Church St At Carp St and arriving at Cairns via Canberra, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

How far is it from Bega to Cairns?

The distance between Bega and Cairns is 2333 km. The road distance is 2720.4 km.

How do I travel from Bega to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Bega to Cairns without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 2h and costs $300 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 11h 58m to get from Bega to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bega to Cairns bus from?

Bega to Cairns bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Church St At Carp St station.

Bus or fly from Bega to Cairns?

The best way to get from Bega to Cairns is to bus via Canberra which takes 2 days 5h and costs $320 - $550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $180 - $700 and takes 8h 53m.

Where does the Bega to Cairns bus arrive?

Bega to Cairns bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St station.

Can I drive from Bega to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Bega to Cairns is 2720 km. It takes approximately 31h 7m to drive from Bega to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 973+ hotels available in Cairns.

Bega to Cairns - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Bega to Cairns by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Church St At Carp St to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke Stbus
2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Cairns (CNS)plane CBR - CNS
11h 58m
$293–585
Fly from Merimbula Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Cairns (CNS)plane MIM - CNS
8h 53m
$180–700
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bega to Central Stationbus Pm1
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain
2d 2h
$302–6,836
Bus via Canberra
1. Take the bus from Church St At Carp St to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke Stbus 772
2. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus
2d 5h
$326–539
Drive 2,720.4 km
1. Drive from Bega to Cairnscar 2,720.4 km
31h 7m
$476–687
Bus, train to Sydney International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Church St At Carp St to Canberra Station, Coach Stopbus
2. Take the train from Canberra Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain
3. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane SYD - CNS
14h 3m
$183–510
Bus to Moruya Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Bega Court House, Gipps St to Apex Park, Vulcan Stbus
2. Fly from Moruya Airport (MYA) to Cairns (CNS)plane MYA - CNS
11h 29m
$250–843
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bega to Central Stationbus Pm1
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
2d 7h
$422–716

Bega to Cairns by bus and train

4Weekly Services

2d 2hAverage Duration

$302Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,333 km
Duration: 11h 58m

What companies run services between Bega, NSW, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Church St At Carp St to Cairns via Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St, Canberra, Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 2d 5h. Alternatively, Regional Express, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Cairns (CNS) 3 times a week.

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