How to travel from Cairns to Albany, Australia
The distance between Cairns and Albany is around 3,826km (2,377 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 40m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Cairns to Albany 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 Albany → Cairns if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Albany (ALH).
- Duration6h 40m
- Flight time6h 10m
- Typical costA$585($390)
Virgin Australia
+ 3 others2 similiar routes
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then Central Station and then to Perth then take the bus to Proudlove Pde Transwa Albany.
- Duration5 days
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,385($935)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cairns and Albany
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cairns to Albany by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$480 ($325) and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$585 ($390).
The distance between Cairns and Albany is around 3,826km (2,377 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,418km (2,124 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Cairns and Albany by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 8h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cairns to Albany is to fly which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx A$585 ($390).
The cheapest way to travel between Cairns and Albany, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$480 ($325) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cairns and Albany. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 6h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cairns and Albany. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 6h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Cairns and Albany. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and arrive at Albany (ALH) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 6h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Cairns to Albany. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER). This services will take at least 6h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Cairns to Albany typically takes around 6h 10m. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and and arrive into Albany (ALH).
The closest major airport to Albany is Albany Airport (ALH) (ALH) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Albany. Busselton Airport (BQB) (BQB) and Perth Airport (PER) (PER) 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 Cairns and Albany. 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 Cairns to Albany is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around A$585 ($390).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cairns and Albany
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 6h 40m | A$585($390) | 5 times a day | 3,826km (2,377 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 11h 30m | A$480($325) | once daily | 3,861km (2,399 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 11h 55m | A$585($390) | 5 times a week | 4,332km (2,692 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 5 days | A$1,385($935) | once a week | 7,399km (4,598 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 5 days 4h | A$1,385($935) | once a week | 7,717km (4,795 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 8h | A$690($465) | on demand | 5,195km (3,228 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cairns and Albany
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Singapore Airlines
Qantas
Bus companies
TransWA
Trans North Bus & Coach
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
NSW TrainLink
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
Airports near Albany
The following major airports near Albany offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Albany Airport (ALH)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Albany
Busselton Airport (BQB)
- Distance
- 272km (169 miles) from Albany
Perth Airport (PER)
- Distance
- 387km (241 miles) from Albany