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How to get fromPerth to Cairnsby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Perth to Cairns by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane PER - CNS
    6h 43m
    $364–805

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Perth to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    5d 9h
    $1,102–18,240

  3. Drive 4,728.2 km

    1. Drive from Perth to Cairnscar car 4,728.2 km
    2d 7h
    $838–1,210

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Perth to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    5d 14h
    $1,147–11,970

  5. Train, bus via Adelaide

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    5d 17h
    $1,183–10,714

  6. Train via Adelaide

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    6d 9h
    $2,874–29,096

Perth to Cairns by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration5d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,451 km
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Airnorth, and two other airlines fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns (CNS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Perth to Cairns Central Station via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 5d 9h.

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