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

The cheapest way to get from Mooloolaba to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $110 - $430 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mooloolaba to Cairns is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $110 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Mooloolaba and Cairns?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mooloolaba and arriving at Cairns. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27h 4m.

How far is it from Mooloolaba to Cairns?

The distance between Mooloolaba and Cairns is 1509 km. The road distance is 1595.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Mooloolaba to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 25h 30m and costs $160 - $6,000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Mooloolaba to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mooloolaba to Cairns bus from?

Mooloolaba to Cairns bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.

Train, bus or fly from Mooloolaba to Cairns?

The best way to get from Mooloolaba to Cairns is to train which takes 25h 30m and costs $160 - $6,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $600 and takes 27h 4m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $550 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Mooloolaba to Cairns bus arrive?

Mooloolaba to Cairns bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Cairns station.

Can I drive from Mooloolaba to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Mooloolaba to Cairns is 1595 km. It takes approximately 18h 55m to drive from Mooloolaba to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 925+ hotels available in Cairns.

Mooloolaba to Cairns - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Mooloolaba to Cairns by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane BNE - CNS
7h 3m
$118–425
Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns (CNS)plane MCY - CNS
5h 27m
$111–551
Train
1. Take the train from Nambour to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
25h 30m
$161–6,001
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
27h 4m
$200–600
Drive 1,595.4 km
1. Drive from Mooloolaba to Cairnscar 1,595.4 km
18h 55m
$283–408
Bus to Hervey Bay, fly
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Hervey Baybus
2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Cairns (CNS)plane HVB - CNS
10h 16m
$344–682
Train, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train
2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane OOL - CNS
9h 24m
$113–483

Mooloolaba to Cairns by bus and train

4Weekly Services

25h 30mAverage Duration

$161Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,508.6 km
Duration: 7h 3m

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Nambour to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $160–5,782 and the journey takes 23h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Mooloolaba to Cairns twice daily. Tickets cost $200–360 and the journey takes 27h 4m. Two other operators also service this route.

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