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

The cheapest way to get from Traralgon to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $140 - $410 and takes 8h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Traralgon to Cairns is to train and fly which takes 8h 28m and costs $140 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Traralgon and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Traralgon station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Traralgon Station/Princes St and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Central Station and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

Is there a direct train between Traralgon and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Traralgon station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Traralgon Station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Southern Cross, Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

How far is it from Traralgon to Cairns?

The distance between Traralgon and Cairns is 2498 km. The road distance is 2931.3 km.

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

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

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

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Traralgon to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Traralgon to Cairns bus from?

Traralgon to Cairns bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Traralgon Station/Princes St.

Where do I catch the Traralgon to Cairns train from?

Traralgon to Cairns train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Traralgon Station.

Train or bus from Traralgon to Cairns?

The best way to get from Traralgon to Cairns is to train which takes 2 days 7h and costs $220 - $7,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 12h.

Where does the Traralgon to Cairns bus arrive?

Traralgon to Cairns bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

What is the time difference between Traralgon and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Traralgon. It is currently 11:13 PM in Traralgon and 10:13 PM in Cairns.

Where does the Traralgon to Cairns train arrive?

Traralgon to Cairns train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Traralgon to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Traralgon to Cairns is 2931 km. It takes approximately 34h 48m to drive from Traralgon to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 977+ hotels available in Cairns.

Traralgon to Cairns - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Traralgon to Cairns by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Train, fly to Cairns
best
1. Take the train from Traralgon Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)plane MEL - CNS
8h 28m
$146–408
Train
1. Take the train from Traralgon Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain
2d 7h
$228–7,010
Bus
1. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St 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 12h
Drive 2,931.3 km
1. Drive from Traralgon to Cairnscar 2,931.3 km
34h 48m
$532–768
Train, fly to Townsville Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Traralgon Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane MEL - TSV
3. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Cairnscar
11h 6m
$216–538
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Traralgon Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Avebus
3. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 855
4. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand Abus
5. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
6. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain
2d 9h
$274–6,933

Traralgon to Cairns by train

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2d 7hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,498.5 km
Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Traralgon, VIC, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Traralgon Station to Cairns Central Station via Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 2d 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Cairns Central Station via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 2d 12h.

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