The distance between Cairns and Orange is around 2,191km (1,362 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 10m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Cairns to Orange 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 Orange → Cairns if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Orange (OAG).
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Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then Strathfield Station and then to Orange Station.
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Take the bus to Brisbane then Sydney and then to Orange.
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There are several options for getting from Cairns to Orange by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$350 ($235) and will take around 1 day 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$510 ($345).
The distance between Cairns and Orange is around 2,191km (1,362 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,850km (1,149 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Cairns and Orange by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cairns to Orange is to fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx A$510 ($345).
The cheapest way to travel between Cairns and Orange, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$350 ($235) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cairns and Orange. It typically takes around 1 day 19h and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cairns to Orange. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brisbane Roma Street and Strathfield Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 19h.
Queensland Rail Travel and NSW TrainLink run train services between Cairns and Orange. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 1 day 19h, 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 Orange. It typically takes around 2 days 1h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cairns to Orange. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, King George Square 2A and Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 1h.
Premier Motor Service, Greyhound Australia and Australia Wide Coaches run regular bus services between Cairns and Orange. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Cairns and Orange. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and arrive at Orange (OAG) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Cairns to Orange. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Cairns to Orange typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and and arrive into Orange (OAG).
The closest major airport to Orange is Orange Airport (OAG) (OAG) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Orange. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) 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 Orange. The distance is around 2,266km (1,408 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cairns to Orange is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around A$510 ($345).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 4h 10m | A$510($345) | every 20 mins | 2,191km (1,362 miles) |
Plane and Train | 5h 40m | A$785($530) | twice daily | 2,434km (1,512 miles) |
Train | 1 day 19h | A$350($235) | 5 times a week | 2,939km (1,826 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 1h | A$430($290) | once daily | 3,248km (2,018 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 2h | A$430($290) | on demand | 2,266km (1,408 miles) |
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Link Airways
Premier Motor Service
Australia Wide Coaches
NSW TrainLink
Queensland Rail Travel
The following major airports near Orange offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.