There are 4 ways to get from Proserpine to Cairns (Region) by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Cairns (CNS)PPP - CNS
2h 51m$300–897Train
cheapest- Take the train from Proserpine to Cairns Central StationSpirit of Queensland
9h 49m$30–2,200Bus
- Take the bus from Proserpine to CairnsCairns
10h 45m$85–230Drive 608.1 km
- Drive from Proserpine to Cairns (Region)608.1 km
7h 17m$119–171
Proserpine to Cairns (Region) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Proserpine to Cairns (Region) is to bus which costs $85 - $230 and takes 10h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Proserpine to Cairns (Region) is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $300 - $900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Proserpine and arriving at Cairns. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Proserpine and arriving at Cairns Central Station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 9h 49m.
The distance between Proserpine and Cairns (Region) is 518 km. The road distance is 608.1 km.
The best way to get from Proserpine to Cairns (Region) without a car is to train which takes 9h 49m and costs $30 - $2,200.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Proserpine to Cairns (Region), including transfers.
Proserpine to Cairns (Region) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Proserpine station.
Proserpine to Cairns (Region) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Proserpine station.
The best way to get from Proserpine to Cairns (Region) is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $300 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $2,200 and takes 9h 49m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $230 and takes 10h 45m.
What companies run services between Proserpine, QLD, Australia and Cairns (Region), 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.
- Website
- skytrans.com.au
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–650
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–650
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Proserpine to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–2,200
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–240
- AChoice
- $30–140
- Gold Class
- $1,756
- Heritage Class
- $2,200
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Proserpine to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $100–150
- Advantage
- $120–180
- Flexible
- $140–230
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Proserpine to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Proserpine to Cairns (Region) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Cairns station.
Proserpine to Cairns (Region) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Proserpine to Cairns (Region) is 608 km. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Proserpine to Cairns (Region).
There are 993+ hotels available in Cairns (Region).






