How to travel from Albany to Palm Cove, Australia
The distance between Albany and Palm Cove is around 3,844km (2,389 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 25m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Albany to Palm Cove 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 Palm Cove → Albany if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Albany (ALH) to Cairns (CNS).
- Duration6h 25m
- Flight time5h 45m
- Typical costA$665($450)
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 Sydney Central Station then Brisbane and then to Cairns Central Station.
- Duration5 days 1h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,170($785)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albany and Palm Cove
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Albany to Palm Cove by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$665 ($450) and will take around 6h 25m.
The distance between Albany and Palm Cove is around 3,844km (2,389 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,423km (2,127 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Albany and Palm Cove by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 9h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Albany to Palm Cove is to fly which takes around 6h 25m and will set you back approx A$665 ($450).
The cheapest way to travel between Albany and Palm Cove, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around A$665 ($450) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Albany and Palm Cove. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 6h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Albany and Palm Cove. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 6h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Albany and Palm Cove. 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 Palm Cove. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER). This services will take at least 6h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Albany to Palm Cove typically takes around 5h 45m. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) 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 Albany and Palm Cove. The distance is around 5,219km (3,243 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 9h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albany to Palm Cove is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around A$665 ($450).
Compare travel optionsbetween Albany and Palm Cove
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 6h 25m | A$665($450) | every 20 mins | 3,844km (2,389 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 10h 50m | A$1,065($715) | 3 times a week | 4,220km (2,622 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 10h 60m | A$780($525) | once daily | 3,888km (2,416 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 5 days 1h | A$1,170($785) | once a week | 7,037km (4,372 miles) |
| Bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale, train | 5 days 10h | A$1,170($785) | once a week | 7,421km (4,611 miles) |
| Bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale, train | 5 days 10h | A$1,275($855) | once a week | 7,429km (4,616 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 9h | A$985($665) | on demand | 5,219km (3,243 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Albany and Palm Cove
Airlines
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Hinterland Aviation
Bus companies
Transwa
Trans North Bus & Coach
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
NSW TrainLink
Queensland Rail Travel
Airports near Palm Cove
The following major airports near Palm Cove offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Cairns Airport (CNS)
- Distance
- 17km (11 miles) from Palm Cove
Cooktown Airport (CTN)
- Distance
- 154km (96 miles) from Palm Cove
Palm Island Airport (PMK)
- Distance
- 243km (151 miles) from Palm Cove