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

The cheapest way to get from Cobar to Cairns is to drive which costs $340 - $550 and takes 23h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cobar to Cairns is to fly which takes 7h 11m and costs $270 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Cobar and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Cobar to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Linsley St At Barrier Hwy and arriving at Cairns via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, Lightning Ridge and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Cobar to Cairns?

The distance between Cobar and Cairns is 1643 km. The road distance is 1974.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cobar to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 3h and costs $420 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Cobar to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cobar to Cairns bus from?

Cobar to Cairns bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Linsley St At Barrier Hwy station.

Bus or fly from Cobar to Cairns?

The best way to get from Cobar to Cairns is to fly which takes 7h 11m and costs $270 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $420 - $700 and takes 2 days 3h.

Where does the Cobar to Cairns bus arrive?

Cobar to Cairns bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1.

Can I drive from Cobar to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Cobar to Cairns is 1974 km. It takes approximately 23h 36m to drive from Cobar to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 925+ hotels available in Cairns.

Cobar to Cairns - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Cobar to Cairns by plane, bus, train, 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 Cobar Airport to Cairns
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1. Fly from Cobar Airport (CAZ) to Cairns (CNS)plane CAZ - CNS
7h 11m
$271–1,025
Bus
1. Take the bus from Linsley St At Barrier Hwy to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus 590
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus 513
3. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Brisbane Citybus
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus
2d 3h
$422–664
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Linsley St At Barrier Hwy to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus 590
2. Take the train from Dubbo Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 428
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain
2d 4h
$294–6,964
Drive 1,974.5 km
1. Drive from Cobar to Cairnscar 1,974.5 km
23h 36m
$350–505
Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Drive from Cobar to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Cairns (CNS)plane OAG - CNS
11h 44m
$508–913
Bus to Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the bus from Linsley St At Barrier Hwy to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus
2. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Cairns (CNS)plane DBO - CNS
12h 42m
$574–1,134
Fly Cobar Airport to Townsville Airport, drive
1. Fly from Cobar Airport (CAZ) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane CAZ - TSV
2. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Cairnscar
9h 58m
$351–1,215
Bus via Urunga
1. Take the bus from Linsley St At Barrier Hwy to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus 590
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 361
3. Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Urunga Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Urunga to Brisbanebus
5. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
2d 6h
$446–639

Cobar to Cairns by bus and train

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2d 4hAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,642.7 km
Duration: 7h 11m

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

FlyPelican, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Cobar Airport (CAZ) to Cairns (CNS) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linsley St At Barrier Hwy to Cairns via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, Lightning Ridge, Brisbane City, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 2d 3h.

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