The distance between Cairns and Bendigo is around 2,464km (1,531 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 25m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Cairns to Bendigo by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bendigo → Cairns if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Bendigo (BXG).
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Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Bendigo Station.
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Take the bus to Brisbane, Sydney then Melbourne and then to Bendigo Station.
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There are several options for getting from Cairns to Bendigo by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around A$325 ($215) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$580 ($390).
The distance between Cairns and Bendigo is around 2,464km (1,531 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,211km (1,374 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Cairns and Bendigo by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 8h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cairns to Bendigo is to fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx A$580 ($390).
The cheapest way to travel between Cairns and Bendigo, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$325 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cairns and Bendigo. It typically takes around 2 days 3h and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cairns to Bendigo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station and Southern Cross. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 3h.
Queensland Rail Travel, NSW TrainLink, XPT and V-Line run train services between Cairns and Bendigo. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 2 days 3h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cairns and Bendigo. It typically takes around 2 days 12h and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cairns to Bendigo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 12h.
Premier Motor Service, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and V-Line run regular bus services between Cairns and Bendigo. Buses run once a week and take around 2 days 12h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Cairns and Bendigo. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and arrive at Bendigo (BXG) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 5hrs.
There is no direct flight from Cairns to Bendigo. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 5h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Cairns to Bendigo typically takes around 5hrs. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and and arrive into Bendigo (BXG).
The closest major airport to Bendigo is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 113km (70 miles) from Bendigo. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cairns and Bendigo. The distance is around 2,711km (1,685 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 Cairns to Bendigo is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around A$580 ($390).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 5h 25m | A$580($390) | 5 times a day | 2,680km (1,665 miles) |
Plane and Train | 5h 50m | A$325($215) | 5 times a day | 2,464km (1,531 miles) |
Fly to Avalon (AVV), Train | 7h 30m | A$630($425) | twice daily | 2,941km (1,828 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 2 days 3h | A$470($315) | 5 times a week | 3,741km (2,325 miles) |
Train via Brisbane Roma Street | 2 days 3h | A$470($315) | 5 times a week | 3,741km (2,325 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 12h | A$515($345) | once a week | 4,112km (2,555 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 8h | A$360($240) | on demand | 2,711km (1,685 miles) |
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The following major airports near Bendigo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.