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

The cheapest way to get from Calen to Cairns is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 8h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calen to Cairns is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $410 - $1,100.

How far is it from Calen to Cairns?

The distance between Calen and Cairns is 569 km. The road distance is 675.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Calen to Cairns without a car is to taxi and train which takes 10h 38m and costs $210 - $2,500.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Calen to Cairns, including transfers.

Can I drive from Calen to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Calen to Cairns is 676 km. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Calen to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 994+ hotels available in Cairns.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Calen to Cairns by taxi, plane, 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.

Taxi to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Calen to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Cairns (CNS)PPP - CNS
3h 24m
$414–1,056
Drive 675.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Calen to Cairns675.8 km
8h 2m
$132–190
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Calen to Proserpine
2. Take the train from Proserpine to Cairns Central StationSpirit of Queensland
10h 38m
$219–2,423
Taxi, bus via Proserpine (Greyhound)
1. Take the taxi from Calen to Proserpine
2. Take the bus from Proserpine to CairnsCairns
11h 32m
$286–450
Taxi to Mackay, fly
1. Take the taxi from Calen to Mackay-Airport-MKY
2. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Cairns (CNS)MKY - CNS
6h 30m
$381–658
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Calen to Mackay
2. Take the bus from Mackay to Cairns Central StationPm16
12h 51m
$242–308

Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Cairns (CNS) flights

8Weekly Planes

1h 25mAverage Duration

$295Cheapest Price

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Distance: 569 km
Duration: 3h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Calen to Cairns. However, you can take the taxi to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, then take the shuttle to Cairns Base Hospital. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Proserpine then take the train to Cairns Central Station.

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