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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Yaamba is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 11h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Yaamba is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $360 - $850.

How far is it from Cairns to Yaamba?

The distance between Cairns and Yaamba is 920 km. The road distance is 1026.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Yaamba without a car is to train which takes 16h 25m and costs $140 - $4,000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Cairns to Yaamba, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Yaamba?

The best way to get from Cairns to Yaamba is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $360 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $4,000 and takes 16h 25m, you could also bus, which costs $250 - $500 and takes 17h 13m.

Can I drive from Cairns to Yaamba?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Yaamba is 1027 km. It takes approximately 11h 55m to drive from Cairns to Yaamba.

Where can I stay near Yaamba?

There are one+ hotels available in Yaamba.

Cairns to Yaamba - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to Yaamba by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, 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
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Rockhampton (ROK)CNS - ROK
6h 21m
$367–851
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to RockhamptonSpirit of Queensland
16h 25m
$149–3,967
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Cairns to RockhamptonBrisbane
17h 13m
$252–496
Drive 1,026.5 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Yaamba1,026.5 km
11h 55m
$202–292
Bus via Cairns Central Station
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton George StreetPm19
17h 18m
$227–310

Cairns (CNS) to Rockhampton (ROK) flights

47Weekly Planes

6h 21mAverage Duration

$266Cheapest Price

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Distance: 920.3 km
Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Yaamba, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Cairns (CNS) to Rockhampton (ROK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton 4 times a week. Tickets cost $50–3,847 and the journey takes 15h 55m.

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