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

The cheapest way to get from Goondiwindi to Cairns is to bus and fly which costs $190 - $600 and takes 9h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Goondiwindi to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 9h 6m and costs $700 - $2,000.

Is there a direct bus between Goondiwindi and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Goondiwindi to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Goondiwindi and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 15m.

How far is it from Goondiwindi to Cairns?

The distance between Goondiwindi and Cairns is 1598 km. The road distance is 1696.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Goondiwindi to Cairns without a car is to bus and train which takes 31h 5m and costs $150 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 11h 9m to get from Goondiwindi to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Goondiwindi to Cairns bus from?

Goondiwindi to Cairns bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Goondiwindi station.

Where does the Goondiwindi to Cairns bus arrive?

Goondiwindi to Cairns bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Brisbane City station.

Can I drive from Goondiwindi to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Goondiwindi to Cairns is 1696 km. It takes approximately 19h 27m to drive from Goondiwindi to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 989+ hotels available in Cairns.

Goondiwindi to Cairns - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Goondiwindi 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 Moree Airport, fly to Cairns
best
1. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Moree
2. Fly from Moree Airport (MRZ) to Cairns (CNS)MRZ - CNS
11h 9m
$231–893
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Brisbane City
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central StationSpirit of Queensland
31h 5m
$155–6,595
Bus
1. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Brisbane City
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central StationPm16
35h 15m
$290–415
Drive 1,696.3 km
1. Drive from Goondiwindi to Cairns1,696.3 km
19h 27m
$332–479
Bus to Brisbane Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Brisbane City
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)BNE - CNS
9h 59m
$197–580
Bus, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Brisbane City
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)OOL - CNS
12h 6m
$202–647
Bus, train to Narrabri Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Moree
2. Take the train from Moree Station to Narrabri Station
3. Fly from Narrabri Airport (NAA) to Cairns (CNS)NAA - CNS
14h 46m
$328–985
Bus to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Pittsworth
2. Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Cairns (CNS)WTB - CNS
9h 6m
$739–1,933
Bus to Brisbane Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Brisbane City
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)BNE - TSV
3. Drive from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns
12h 36m
$292–690
Bus via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Brisbane City
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to CairnsCairns
35h 45m
$330–745

Goondiwindi to Cairns by bus and train

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31h 5mAverage Duration

$155Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,597.7 km
Duration: 11h 9m

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