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

The cheapest way to get from Busan to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $340 - $1,200 and takes 16h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Busan to Cairns is to fly which takes 14h 37m and costs $350 - $1,300.

How far is it from Busan to Cairns?

The distance between Busan and Cairns is 6063 km.

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

It takes approximately 14h 37m to get from Busan to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Busan and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h ahead of Busan. It is currently 10:07 AM in Busan and 11:07 AM in Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 996+ hotels available in Cairns.

Busan to Cairns - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Busan to Cairns by plane, train, or bus

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

Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport
best
1. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Cairns (CNS)PUS - CNS
14h 37m
$352–1,302
Train to Gimpo International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Busan Station to Gwangmyeong Station
2. Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Cairns (CNS)GMP - CNS
16h 10m
$345–1,179
Train to Daegu International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Busan Station to Dongdaegu Station
2. Fly from Daegu International Airport (TAE) to Cairns (CNS)TAE - CNS
18h 22m
$455–1,650
Train, bus to Incheon International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Busan Station to Gwangmyeong Station
2. Take the bus from Gwangmyeong Station Exit 4 to Incheon Int'l Airport T1
3. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Cairns (CNS)ICN - CNS
17h 16m
$385–1,279

Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Cairns (CNS) flights

21Weekly Planes

13h 58mAverage Duration

$358Cheapest Price

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Distance: 6,062.7 km
Duration: 14h 37m

What companies run services between Busan, South Korea and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Korean Air, Jetstar, and four other airlines fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Cairns (CNS) 3 times a day.

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