Brisbane to Cairns

Brisbane to Cairns

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Brisbane to Cairns Schedule

Brisbane to Cairns Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Jetstar Airways Economy #JQ92806:00 - 08:20AUD 111.82
Jetstar Airways Economy #JQ93009:10 - 11:35AUD 263.53
Qantas Airways Economy #QF71011:45 - 14:10AUD 290.01
Greyhound Australia AC Seater 12:00 - 20:00AUD 386
Queensland Rail Economy Seat 15:45 - 16:30AUD 221.40
Qantas Airways Economy #QF71416:15 - 18:40AUD 235.08
Qantas Airways Economy 19:55 - 10:05AUD 518.02
Jetstar Airways Economy #JQ93621:15 - 23:30AUD 386.84

Transportation from Brisbane to Cairns

Facts about the transport from Brisbane to Cairns

Cheapest Transport$133
Fastest Transport2h 15m
Earliest Departure6:05 AM
Latest Departure9:15 PM
Departures per day10
Distance1632 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Queensland Rail, Virgin Australia Airlines

How to get from Brisbane to Cairns

Travelling between Brisbane and Cairns is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 624.77 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 132.58.

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

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 32 hours to travel between Brisbane and Cairns depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Brisbane and Cairns. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 15m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 8h to reach Cairns.

How much does it cost to get from Brisbane to Cairns?

Travelling between Brisbane and Cairns can be as cheap as USD 132.58 if you opt for a Virgin Australia Airlines flight and as expensive as USD 624.77 if you buy a Qantas Airways flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Brisbane and Cairns ?

  • 10 from Brisbane to Cairns starting from 06:05 Brisbane Airport until 21:15 Brisbane Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Brisbane to Cairns.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Brisbane to Cairns, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 132.48.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Brisbane and Cairns

Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Brisbane to Cairns?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 80% took a train
  • 20% decided to fly