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 $380 - $600 and takes 23h 30m.

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 16m and costs $290 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Cobar and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Cobar to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Linsley St At Barrier Hwy and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, Lightning Ridge, St George and Brisbane Roma Street. 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 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m 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 16m and costs $290 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $420 - $650 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.

What is the time difference between Cobar and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Cobar. It is currently 1:37 PM in Cobar and 12:37 PM in Cairns.

Can I drive from Cobar to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Cobar to Cairns is 1974 km. It takes approximately 23h 30m to drive from Cobar to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 992+ 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
best
1. Fly from Cobar Airport (CAZ) to Cairns (CNS)CAZ - CNS
7h 16m
$291–1,125
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linsley St At Barrier Hwy to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1590
2. Take the train from Dubbo Station to Strathfield Station428
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Station31
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
2d 4h
$209–6,964
Bus
1. Take the bus from Linsley St At Barrier Hwy to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1590
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office513
3. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to St George
4. Take the bus from St George to Brisbane City
5. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
2d 3h
$427–609
Drive 1,974.5 km
1. Drive from Cobar to Cairns1,974.5 km
23h 30m
$384–554
Bus to Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the bus from Linsley St At Barrier Hwy to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1
2. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Cairns (CNS)DBO - CNS
10h 56m
$454–808
Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Drive from Cobar to Orange Airport (OAG)
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Cairns (CNS)OAG - CNS
11h 1m
$266–924
Fly Cobar Airport to Townsville Airport, drive
1. Fly from Cobar Airport (CAZ) to Townsville Airport (TSV)CAZ - TSV
2. Drive from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns
11h 53m
$426–1,525
Bus, train via Coffs Harbour
1. Take the bus from Linsley St At Barrier Hwy to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1590
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop361
3. Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Coffs Harbour Station
4. Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Roma Street Station31
5. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairns
2d 4h
$461–1,064

Cobar to Cairns by bus

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2d 3hAverage Duration

$427Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,642.7 km
Duration: 7h 16m

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

FlyPelican, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Cobar Airport (CAZ) to Cairns (CNS) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linsley St At Barrier Hwy to Cairns Central Station via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, Lightning Ridge, St George, Brisbane City, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 2d 3h.

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