What is the cheapest way to get from Tropic of Capricorn to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Tropic of Capricorn to Cairns is to bus which costs $150 - $220 and takes 16h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tropic of Capricorn to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Tropic of Capricorn to Cairns is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $280 - $800.

How far is it from Tropic of Capricorn to Cairns?

The distance between Tropic of Capricorn and Cairns is 890 km. The road distance is 1070.2 km.

How do I travel from Tropic of Capricorn to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Tropic of Capricorn to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 16h 23m and costs $70 - $4,000.

How long does it take to get from Tropic of Capricorn to Cairns?

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Tropic of Capricorn to Cairns, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Tropic of Capricorn to Cairns?

The best way to get from Tropic of Capricorn to Cairns is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $280 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $4,000 and takes 16h 23m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $220 and takes 16h 42m.

Can I drive from Tropic of Capricorn to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Tropic of Capricorn to Cairns is 1070 km. It takes approximately 12h 29m to drive from Tropic of Capricorn to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 988+ hotels available in Cairns.

Tropic of Capricorn to Cairns - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Tropic of Capricorn to Cairns by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Cairns (CNS)ROK - CNS
5h 55m
$288–783
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rockhampton to Cairns Central StationSpirit of Queensland
16h 23m
$71–3,925
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Cairns Central StationPm16
16h 42m
$153–218
Drive 1,070.2 km
1. Drive from Tropic of Capricorn to Cairns1,070.2 km
12h 29m
$208–300
Bus via Cairns (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Rockhampton to CairnsCairns
16h 47m
$183–408

Rockhampton (ROK) to Cairns (CNS) flights

56Weekly Planes

6h 25mAverage Duration

$262Cheapest Price

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Distance: 890.5 km
Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Tropic of Capricorn, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Cairns (CNS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Rockhampton to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $50–3,847 and the journey takes 16h 16m.

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