There are 4 ways to get from Cairns to Springsure by plane, taxi, train, bus, 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, taxi
best- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Emerald Airport (EMD)CNS - EMD
- Take the taxi from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Springsure
6h 48m$539–1,014Drive 1,020.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Cairns to Springsure1,020.7 km
11h 47m$198–286Train, taxi
- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Take the taxi from Emerald to Springsure
22h 14m$238–5,157Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton George Street
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Take the taxi from Emerald to Springsure
22h 27m$352–491
Cairns (CNS) to Emerald Airport (EMD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Springsure is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 11h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Springsure is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 48m and costs $500 - $1,100.
The distance between Cairns and Springsure is 855 km. The road distance is 1020.7 km.
The best way to get from Cairns to Springsure without a car is to train and taxi which takes 22h 14m and costs $230 - $5,500.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Cairns to Springsure, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Springsure is 1021 km. It takes approximately 11h 47m to drive from Cairns to Springsure.
There are three+ hotels available in Springsure.
What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Springsure, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Cairns to Springsure. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Emerald Airport (EMD), then take the taxi to Springsure. Alternatively, you can take the train to Rockhampton, take the train to Emerald, then take the taxi to Springsure.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Cairns to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–850
Flights from Cairns to Emerald Airport via Townsville, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $440–850
Flights from Cairns to Emerald Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Cairns to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–900
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–3,847
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–310
- AChoice
- $50–250
- Gold Class
- $3,072
- Heritage Class
- $3,847
Train from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $14–1,012
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–200
- AChoice
- $14–65
- Gold Class
- $808
- Heritage Class
- $1,012
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Advantage
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $60–90
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $160–210
Emerald Taxis
- Phone
- +61 7 4982 1600
- Website
- 131008.com
Emerald Taxis
- Phone
- +61 7 4982 1600
- Website
- 131008.com
Emerald Taxis
- Phone
- +61 7 4982 1600
- Website
- 131008.com
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