How to travel from Albany to Cairns, Australia
The distance between Albany and Cairns is around 3,826km (2,378 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 15m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Albany to Cairns by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cairns → Albany if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Albany (ALH) to Cairns (CNS).
- Duration6h 15m
- Flight time5h 45m
- Typical costA$450($300)
Regional Express
+ 3 others2 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale then take the train to Central Station then Brisbane and then to Cairns Central Station.
- Duration5 days
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,385($935)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albany and Cairns
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Albany to Cairns by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$450 ($300) and will take around 6h 15m.
The distance between Albany and Cairns is around 3,826km (2,378 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,418km (2,124 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Albany and Cairns by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 8h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Albany to Cairns is to fly which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx A$450 ($300).
The cheapest way to travel between Albany and Cairns, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around A$450 ($300) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Albany and Cairns. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 6h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Albany and Cairns. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 6h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Albany and Cairns. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and arrive at Cairns (CNS) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 5h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Albany to Cairns. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER). This services will take at least 6h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Albany to Cairns typically takes around 5h 45m. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and and arrive into Cairns (CNS).
The closest major airport to Cairns is Cairns Airport (CNS) (CNS) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Cairns. 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 Albany and Cairns. The distance is around 5,195km (3,228 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 8h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albany to Cairns is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around A$450 ($300).
Compare travel optionsbetween Albany and Cairns
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 6h 15m | A$450($300) | 5 times a day | 3,826km (2,378 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 11hrs | A$555($370) | 5 times a week | 4,334km (2,693 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 11hrs | A$480($325) | once daily | 3,861km (2,399 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 5 days | A$1,385($935) | once a week | 7,399km (4,598 miles) |
| Bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale, train | 5 days 4h | A$1,505($1,015) | once a week | 7,731km (4,804 miles) |
| Bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale, train | 5 days 5h | A$1,385($935) | once a week | 7,725km (4,800 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 8h | A$690($465) | on demand | 5,195km (3,228 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Albany and Cairns
Airlines
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Hinterland Aviation
Bus companies
TransWA
Trans North Bus & Coach
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
NSW TrainLink
Queensland Rail Travel
Airports near Cairns
The following major airports near Cairns offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Cairns Airport (CNS)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Cairns
Cooktown Airport (CTN)
- Distance
- 176km (109 miles) from Cairns
Palm Island Airport (PMK)
- Distance
- 221km (137 miles) from Cairns