How to travel from Bendigo to Palm Cove, Australia

The distance between Bendigo and Palm Cove is around 2,483km (1,543 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bendigo to Palm Cove by plane, train, 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 Bendigo (BXG) to Cairns (CNS).

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Flight time4h 55m
  • Typical cost
    A$740($500)
Operated by

Qantas

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3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Cairns.

  • Duration2 days 14h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$585($395)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Palm Cove.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Distance2,735km (1,700 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bendigo and Palm Cove

There are several options for getting from Bendigo to Palm Cove by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around A$465 ($315) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$740 ($500).

The distance between Bendigo and Palm Cove is around 2,483km (1,543 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,229km (1,385 miles)

It takes around 5h 60m to get from Bendigo and Palm Cove by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 8h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bendigo to Palm Cove is to fly which takes around 5h 60m and will set you back approx A$740 ($500).

The cheapest way to travel between Bendigo and Palm Cove, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around A$465 ($315) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bendigo and Palm Cove. We recommend that you fly from Bendigo (BXG) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 5h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bendigo and Palm Cove. It typically takes around 2 days 14h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bendigo to Palm Cove. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney, Brisbane and Cairns. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 14h.

V/Line, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express, Premier Motor Service and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Bendigo and Palm Cove. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 14h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bendigo and Palm Cove. Flights depart from Bendigo (BXG) and arrive at Cairns (CNS) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 4h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Bendigo to Palm Cove. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 5h 60m (not including layover time).

The flight from Bendigo to Palm Cove typically takes around 4h 55m. Flights depart from Bendigo (BXG) 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 Bendigo and Palm Cove. The distance is around 2,735km (1,700 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 8h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bendigo to Palm Cove is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around A$740 ($500).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bendigo and Palm Cove

Transport options from Bendigo to Palm Cove
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
5h 60m
A$740($500)
every 20 mins2,702km (1,679 miles)
Train and Plane6hrs
A$465($315)
every 20 mins2,483km (1,543 miles)
Train to Footscray, Fly7h 35m
A$770($520)
every 20 mins2,960km (1,839 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane8h 40m
A$900($605)
3 times a week2,897km (1,800 miles)
Bus
2 days 14h
A$585($395)
once daily4,183km (2,599 miles)
Drive
1 day 8h
A$515($350)
on demand2,735km (1,700 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