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 $370 - $550 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 $340 - $1,500.

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 and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

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 and train which takes 2 days 4h and costs $200 - $7,000.

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 $340 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $420 - $650 and takes 2 days 4h.

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 5:17 AM in Cobar and 4:17 AM 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 1000+ 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, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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)plane CAZ - CNS
7h 16m
$341–1,425
Bus, train
cheapest
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
$209–6,964
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 Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
2d 4h
$422–604
Drive 1,974.5 km
1. Drive from Cobar to Cairnscar 1,974.5 km
23h 30m
$374–539
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
10h 56m
$534–708
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
10h 52m
$523–2,420
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
12h 18m
$586–1,620
Bus via Dorrigo
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 Cudgery St Dorrigobus
4. Take the bus from Bus Shelter Cudgery Street to Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Streetbus
5. Take the bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
6. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairnsbus
2d 4h
$476–1,084

Cobar to Cairns by bus and train

4Weekly Services

2d 4hAverage Duration

$209Cheapest 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 two other airlines fly from Cobar Airport (CAZ) to Cairns (CNS) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linsley St At Barrier Hwy to Cairns Central Station via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, Lightning Ridge, Brisbane City, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 2d 4h.

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