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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Merimbula is to fly and bus which costs $300 - $700 and takes 11h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Merimbula is to fly which takes 7h 19m and costs $270 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Merimbula?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Merimbula. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Park St At Wonga St via Brisbane, Central Station and Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.

How far is it from Cairns to Merimbula?

The distance between Cairns and Merimbula is 2273 km. The road distance is 2735 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Merimbula without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 3h and costs $210 - $6,500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Cairns to Merimbula, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Merimbula bus from?

Cairns to Merimbula bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Bus or fly from Cairns to Merimbula?

The best way to get from Cairns to Merimbula is to fly which takes 7h 19m and costs $270 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Canberra, which costs $430 - $800 and takes 2 days 8h.

Where does the Cairns to Merimbula bus arrive?

Cairns to Merimbula bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Merimbula?

Merimbula is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 10:31 AM in Cairns and 11:31 AM in Merimbula.

Can I drive from Cairns to Merimbula?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Merimbula is 2735 km. It takes approximately 31h 16m to drive from Cairns to Merimbula.

Where can I stay near Merimbula?

There are 330+ hotels available in Merimbula.

Cairns to Merimbula - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Merimbula by plane, train, bus, 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.

Fly to Merimbula Airport
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane CNS - MIM
7h 19m
$270–1,200
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Bombo Stationtrain Sco
4. Take the bus from Kiama Bombo to Merimbulabus Pm2
2d 3h
$213–6,508
Bus via Canberra
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Canberrabus
4. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Park St At Wonga Stbus 771
2d 8h
$435–772
Drive 2,735 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Merimbulacar 2,735 km
31h 16m
$517–747
Fly to Canberra International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane CNS - CBR
2. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Park St At Wonga Stbus
11h 48m
$301–683
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Merimbulabus Pm2
2d 10h
$404–582

Cairns to Merimbula by train and bus

4Weekly Services

2d 3hAverage Duration

$213Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,273.4 km
Duration: 7h 19m

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

Jetstar, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns Central Station to Park St At Wonga St via Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, Central Station, Canberra, and Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St in around 2d 8h.

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