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

The cheapest way to get from Koongal to Cairns is to bus which costs $130 - $190 and takes 17h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Koongal to Cairns is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $280 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Koongal and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Koongal to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Wiltshire St at Saunders Street and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Rockhampton George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 59m.

How far is it from Koongal to Cairns?

The distance between Koongal and Cairns is 891 km. The road distance is 1062.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Koongal to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 16h 28m and costs $70 - $4,000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Koongal to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Koongal to Cairns bus from?

Koongal to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Rockhampton George Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Koongal to Cairns?

The best way to get from Koongal to Cairns is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $280 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $4,000 and takes 16h 28m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $190 and takes 17h 59m.

Where does the Koongal to Cairns bus arrive?

Koongal to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Koongal to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Koongal to Cairns is 1063 km. It takes approximately 12h 26m to drive from Koongal to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 989+ hotels available in Cairns.

Koongal to Cairns - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Koongal to Cairns by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Cairns (CNS)ROK - CNS
5h 59m
$288–783
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rockhampton to Cairns Central StationSpirit of Queensland
16h 28m
$73–3,927
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Cairns Central StationPm16
17h 59m
$130–190
Drive 1,062.6 km
1. Drive from Koongal to Cairns1,062.6 km
12h 26m
$208–300
Bus via Thozet Rd at McDougall Street (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Rockhampton to CairnsCairns
18h 2m
$160–380

Koongal to Cairns by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

17h 59mAverage Duration

$130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 890.5 km
Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Koongal, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Cairns (CNS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Rockhampton to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $50–3,847 and the journey takes 16h 16m.

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