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

The cheapest way to get from Merimbula to Cairns is to bus and train and fly which costs $180 - $480 and takes 14h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merimbula to Cairns is to fly which takes 8h 8m and costs $200 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Merimbula and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Merimbula to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Park St At Wonga St and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Canberra, Central Station and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Merimbula to Cairns?

The distance between Merimbula and Cairns is 2366 km. The road distance is 2735.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Merimbula to Cairns without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 3h and costs $220 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 12h 25m to get from Merimbula to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merimbula to Cairns bus from?

Merimbula to Cairns bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Park St At Wonga St station.

Bus or fly from Merimbula to Cairns?

The best way to get from Merimbula to Cairns is to bus which takes 2 days 6h and costs $420 - $800. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $200 - $800 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the Merimbula to Cairns bus arrive?

Merimbula to Cairns bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St station.

What is the time difference between Merimbula and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Merimbula. It is currently 6:39 PM in Merimbula and 5:39 PM in Cairns.

Can I drive from Merimbula to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Merimbula to Cairns is 2736 km. It takes approximately 31h 20m to drive from Merimbula to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 979+ hotels available in Cairns.

Merimbula to Cairns - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Merimbula 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 Park St At Wonga St to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke Stbus
2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Cairns (CNS)plane CBR - CNS
12h 25m
$285–638
Bus, train to Sydney International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park St At Wonga St to Canberra Station, Coach Stopbus
2. Take the train from Canberra Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain
3. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane SYD - CNS
14h 27m
$185–473
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Merimbula to Central Stationbus Pm1
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain
2d 3h
$220–6,841
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park St At Wonga St to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke Stbus 772
2. Take the bus from Canberra to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
2d 6h
$423–757
Drive 2,735.6 km
1. Drive from Merimbula to Cairnscar 2,735.6 km
31h 20m
$491–710
Fly from Merimbula Airport
1. Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Cairns (CNS)plane MIM - CNS
8h 8m
$200–800
Bus to Moruya Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Park St At Wonga St to Apex Park, Vulcan Stbus
2. Fly from Moruya Airport (MYA) to Cairns (CNS)plane MYA - CNS
11h 54m
$243–897
Bus, train via Brisbane
1. Take the bus from Merimbula to Central Stationbus Pm1
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain
2d 3h
$280–6,901

Merimbula to Cairns by bus and train

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2d 3hAverage Duration

$220Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,365.7 km
Duration: 12h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Park St At Wonga St to Cairns Central Station via Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St, Canberra, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 2d 6h. Alternatively, Regional Express, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Cairns (CNS) 3 times a week.

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