How to travel from Cairns to Echuca, Australia
The distance between Cairns and Echuca is around 2,519km (1,565 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 20m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Cairns to Echuca 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 Echuca → Cairns if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Bendigo (BXG) then take the train to Echuca.
- Duration6h 20m
- Flight time4h 55m
- Typical costA$660($445)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Brisbane, Sydney then Albury and then to Echuca.
- Duration2 days 7h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$500($340)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then Central Station and then to Benalla Station Platform 2 then take the bus to Echuca.
- Duration2 days 1h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$390($260)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cairns and Echuca
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cairns to Echuca by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$390 ($260) and will take around 2 days 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$660 ($445).
The distance between Cairns and Echuca is around 2,519km (1,565 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,138km (1,329 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Cairns and Echuca by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 7h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cairns to Echuca is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx A$660 ($445).
The cheapest way to travel between Cairns and Echuca, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$390 ($260) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cairns and Echuca. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Bendigo (BXG) then take the train to Echuca. instead which will take 6h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cairns and Echuca. It typically takes around 2 days 7h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cairns to Echuca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, King George Square 2A, Sydney and Albury. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 7h.
Premier Motor Service, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Cairns and Echuca. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cairns to Echuca. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to Echuca. instead which will take 6h 25m.
The closest major airport to Echuca is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 172km (107 miles) from Echuca. Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) and Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) 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 Echuca. The distance is around 2,619km (1,627 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 7h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cairns to Echuca is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around A$435 ($290).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cairns and Echuca
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 6h 20m | A$660($445) | once daily | 2,759km (1,714 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 6h 25m | A$435($290) | 6 times a week | 2,519km (1,565 miles) |
| Fly to Avalon (AVV), Train | 8h 40m | A$970($650) | once daily | 3,029km (1,882 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 7h 30m | A$725($490) | once daily | 2,772km (1,722 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 7h | A$500($340) | once daily | 3,860km (2,399 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 2 days 1h | A$390($260) | 5 times a week | 3,516km (2,185 miles) |
| Train to Brisbane Roma Street, bus | 2 days 1h | A$390($265) | 5 times a week | 3,519km (2,186 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 2 days 6h | A$415($280) | 4 times a week | 3,741km (2,324 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 7h | A$495($335) | on demand | 2,619km (1,627 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cairns and Echuca
Bus companies
V/Line
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
Queensland Rail Travel
NSW TrainLink
Airports near Echuca
The following major airports near Echuca offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 172km (107 miles) from Echuca
Albury Airport (ABX)
- Distance
- 198km (123 miles) from Echuca
Avalon Airport (AVV)
- Distance
- 213km (132 miles) from Echuca