How to travel from Adelaide to Palm Cove, Australia

The distance between Adelaide and Palm Cove is around 2,166km (1,346 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Adelaide to Palm Cove by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Cairns (CNS).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$475($320)
Operated byJetstar+ 2 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Albury, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Cairns.

  • Duration2 days 22h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$590($400)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Palm Cove.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Distance2,994km (1,861 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Adelaide and Palm Cove

There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Palm Cove by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$475 ($320) and will take around 3h 50m.

The distance between Adelaide and Palm Cove is around 2,166km (1,346 miles).

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Adelaide and Palm Cove by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 10h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Palm Cove is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx A$475 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Palm Cove, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around A$475 ($320) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Adelaide and Palm Cove. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Adelaide and Palm Cove. It typically takes around 2 days 22h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Adelaide to Palm Cove. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albury, Sydney, Brisbane and Cairns. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 22h.

V/Line, Firefly Express, Premier Motor Service, NSW TrainLink and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Adelaide and Palm Cove. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 2 days 22h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Adelaide and Palm Cove. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and arrive at Cairns (CNS). The flight takes around 3hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between Adelaide and Palm Cove with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3hrs.

Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas fly between Adelaide and Palm Cove. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and and arrive into Cairns (CNS). These flights usually take around 3hrs.

The flight from Adelaide to Palm Cove typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and and arrive into Cairns (CNS).

The closest major airport to Palm Cove is Cairns Airport (CNS) (CNS) which is approximately 17km (11 miles) from Palm Cove. Cooktown Airport (CTN) (CTN) and Palm Island Airport (PMK) (PMK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Adelaide and Palm Cove. The distance is around 2,994km (1,861 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 10h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Palm Cove is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around A$475 ($320).

How do I get from Adelaide to Palm Cove

Compare travel optionsbetween Adelaide and Palm Cove

Transport options from Adelaide to Palm Cove
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 50m
A$475($320)
every 20 mins2,166km (1,346 miles)
Bus
2 days 22h
A$590($400)
4 times a week4,545km (2,824 miles)
Drive
1 day 10h
A$565($380)
on demand2,994km (1,861 miles)

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Airports near Palm Cove

The following major airports near Palm Cove offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

CNS
Cairns Airport (CNS)
International Airport
Distance
17km (11 miles) from Palm Cove
CTN
Cooktown Airport (CTN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
154km (96 miles) from Palm Cove
PMK
Palm Island Airport (PMK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
243km (151 miles) from Palm Cove