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How to get fromMareeba to Katherineby bus, plane, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Mareeba to Katherine by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mareeba to Smithfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Katherine (KTR)plane plane CNS - KTR
    25h 7m
    $853–2,477

  2. Drive 2,009.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mareeba to Katherinecar car 2,009.3 km
    31h
    $364–525

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mareeba to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Katherinebus bus
    6d 21h
    $3,834–19,254

  4. Bus, train via Adelaide

    1. Take the bus from Mareeba to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train
    4. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain train
    5. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Katherinebus bus
    7d
    $5,564–26,938

Mareeba to Katherine by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration6d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$3,834Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Mareeba, QLD, Australia and Katherine, NT, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Mareeba to Katherine. However, you can take the bus to Smithfield, walk to Smithfield Shopping Centre, take the line 110 bus to Cairns Hospital, walk to Cairns Base Hospital, take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Katherine (KTR), then take the taxi to Katherine. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mareeba to Katherine via Cairns Central Station, Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, Adelaide, Adelaide, and Alice Springs in around 6d 21h.

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