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

The cheapest way to get from Cooma to Cairns is to drive which costs $460 - $700 and takes 29h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cooma to Cairns is to drive which takes 29h 45m and costs $460 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Cooma and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Cooma to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Centennial Park/Bombala St and arriving at Cairns via Canberra, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Cooma to Cairns?

The distance between Cooma and Cairns is 2210 km. The road distance is 2610 km.

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

The best way to get from Cooma to Cairns without a car is to bus and train which takes 47h 49m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Cooma to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cooma to Cairns bus from?

Cooma to Cairns bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Centennial Park/Bombala St station.

Where does the Cooma to Cairns bus arrive?

Cooma to Cairns bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave station.

Can I drive from Cooma to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Cooma to Cairns is 2610 km. It takes approximately 29h 45m to drive from Cooma to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 925+ hotels available in Cairns.

Cooma to Cairns - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Cooma to Cairns by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Centennial Park/Bombala St to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Avebus
2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Cairns (CNS)plane CBR - CNS
9h 32m
Drive 2,610 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cooma to Cairnscar 2,610 km
29h 45m
$465–672
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cooma Coach Stop to Sydney Central Stationbus
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain
47h 49m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Centennial Park/Bombala St to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Avebus
2. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus
2d 2h
Bus to Merimbula Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Centennial Park, Bombala St to Park St At Wonga Stbus
2. Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Cairns (CNS)plane MIM - CNS
11h 7m
Bus, bus to Sydney International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Centennial Park/Bombala St to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Avebus
2. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus
3. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane SYD - CNS
10h 45m
Bus via Sydney Airport (SYD)
1. Take the bus from Centennial Park/Bombala St to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Avebus
2. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
2d 3h

Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Cairns (CNS) flights

70Weekly Planes

5h 56mAverage Duration

$266Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,209.7 km
Duration: 9h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Centennial Park/Bombala St to Cairns via Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave, Canberra, Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 2d 2h.

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