What is the cheapest way to get from Proserpine Airport to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Proserpine Airport to Cairns is to drive which costs $110 - $180 and takes 7h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Proserpine Airport to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Proserpine Airport to Cairns is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $230 - $850.

How far is it from Proserpine Airport to Cairns?

The distance between Proserpine Airport and Cairns is 504 km. The road distance is 620.4 km.

How do I travel from Proserpine Airport to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Proserpine Airport to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 10h 1m and costs $70 - $2,300.

How long does it take to get from Proserpine Airport to Cairns?

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Proserpine Airport to Cairns, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Proserpine Airport to Cairns?

The best way to get from Proserpine Airport to Cairns is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $230 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $2,300 and takes 10h 1m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $180 and takes 10h 55m.

Can I drive from Proserpine Airport to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Proserpine Airport to Cairns is 620 km. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Proserpine Airport to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

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Proserpine Airport to Cairns - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Proserpine Airport to Cairns by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Cairns (CNS)PPP - CNS
2h 40m
$230–850
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Proserpine to Cairns Central StationSpirit of Queensland
10h 1m
$72–2,249
Bus
1. Take the bus from Proserpine to Cairns Central StationPm16
10h 55m
$125–177
Drive 620.4 km
1. Drive from Proserpine Airport to Cairns620.4 km
7h 28m
$120–173

Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Cairns (CNS) flights

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1h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 503.7 km
Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Proserpine Airport, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Skytrans and FlexFlight ApS fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Cairns (CNS) once daily. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Proserpine to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $30–2,200 and the journey takes 9h 49m.

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