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

The cheapest way to get from Cooma to Cairns is to bus and fly which costs $170 - $600 and takes 10h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cooma to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 9h 22m and costs $300 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Cooma and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Cooma to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Centennial Park/Bombala St and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Canberra, Central Station and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Cooma to Cairns?

The distance between Cooma and Cairns is 2210 km. The road distance is 2608.9 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 54m and costs $190 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 9h 22m 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.

What is the time difference between Cooma and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Cooma. It is currently 2:48 PM in Cooma and 1:48 PM in Cairns.

Can I drive from Cooma to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Cooma to Cairns is 2609 km. It takes approximately 29h 41m to drive from Cooma to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 989+ hotels available in Cairns.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Cooma to Cairns by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), 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.

Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Centennial Park/Bombala St to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave
2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Cairns (CNS)CBR - CNS
9h 22m
$304–671
Bus, bus to Sydney International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Centennial Park/Bombala St to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave
2. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
3. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)SYD - CNS
10h 35m
$177–596
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Centennial Park, Bombala St to Canberra Station, Coach Stop772 / ...
2. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Station636 / ...
3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Station31
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
47h 54m
$196–6,822
Bus
1. Take the bus from Centennial Park/Bombala St to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave
2. Take the bus from Canberra to Central Station
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
2d 3h
$402–731
Drive 2,608.9 km
1. Drive from Cooma to Cairns2,608.9 km
29h 41m
$512–740
Bus via Sydney Airport (SYD)
1. Take the bus from Centennial Park/Bombala St to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave
2. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane Roma Street
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
2d 6h
$415–619

Cooma to Cairns by bus and train

4Weekly Services

47h 54mAverage Duration

$196Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,209.6 km
Duration: 9h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Centennial Park/Bombala St to Cairns Central Station via Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave, Canberra, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 2d 3h.

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