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 - $600 and takes 13h 53m.

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 33m and costs $200 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Bega and Cairns?

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

How far is it from Bega to Cairns?

The distance between Bega and Cairns is 2334 km. The road distance is 2719.3 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 $210 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 11h 48m 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 $420 - $750. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $200 - $850 and takes 8h 33m.

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.

What is the time difference between Bega and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Bega. It is currently 10:31 PM in Bega and 9:31 PM in Cairns.

Can I drive from Bega to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Bega to Cairns is 2719 km. It takes approximately 31h 1m to drive from Bega to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 993+ 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, bus (Greyhound), or car

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 St
2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Cairns (CNS)CBR - CNS
11h 48m
$313–734
Bus, train to Sydney International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Church St At Carp St to Canberra Station, Coach Stop
2. Take the train from Canberra Station to Campbelltown Station
3. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)SYD - CNS
13h 53m
$183–580
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bega to Central StationPm1
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Station31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
2d 2h
$217–6,836
Bus via Canberra
1. Take the bus from Church St At Carp St to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St772
2. Take the bus from Canberra to Central Station
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
2d 5h
$421–744
Drive 2,719.3 km
1. Drive from Bega to Cairns2,719.3 km
31h 1m
$530–765
Fly from Merimbula Airport
1. Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Cairns (CNS)MIM - CNS
8h 33m
$200–850
Bus to Moruya Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Bega Court House, Gipps St to Apex Park, Vulcan St
2. Fly from Moruya Airport (MYA) to Cairns (CNS)MYA - CNS
11h 29m
$220–892
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bega to Central StationPm1
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane Roma Street
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
2d 10h
$402–586

Bega to Cairns by bus and train

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2d 2hAverage Duration

$217Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,333.5 km
Duration: 11h 48m

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 Central Station via Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St, Canberra, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Roma Street 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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