How to travel from Echuca to Palm Cove, Australia

The distance between Echuca and Palm Cove is around 2,571km (1,598 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Echuca to Palm Cove by train, plane, 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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Train to Bendigo, Fly

Take the train to Bendigo then fly from Bendigo (BXG) to Cairns (CNS).

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Flight time4h 55m
  • Typical cost
    A$740($500)
Operated by

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4 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Albury, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Cairns.

  • Duration2 days 11h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$505($340)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Benalla then take the train to Central Station then Brisbane and then to Cairns Central Station.

  • Duration2 days 2h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$390($265)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Palm Cove.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Distance2,643km (1,642 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Echuca and Palm Cove

There are several options for getting from Echuca to Palm Cove by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$390 ($265) and will take around 2 days 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$740 ($500).

The distance between Echuca and Palm Cove is around 2,571km (1,598 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,157km (1,340 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Echuca and Palm Cove by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 7h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Echuca to Palm Cove is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 25m and will set you back approx A$740 ($500).

The cheapest way to travel between Echuca and Palm Cove, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$390 ($265) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Echuca and Palm Cove. We recommend that you take the train to Bendigo then fly from Bendigo (BXG) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 7h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Echuca and Palm Cove. It typically takes around 2 days 11h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Echuca to Palm Cove. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albury, Sydney, Brisbane and Cairns. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 11h.

V/Line, Firefly Express, Premier Motor Service, NSW TrainLink and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Echuca and Palm Cove. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 2 days 11h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Echuca to Palm Cove. We recommend that you take the train to Sunbury then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 7h 30m.

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 Echuca and Palm Cove. The distance is around 2,643km (1,642 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 Echuca to Palm Cove is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around A$475 ($320).

How do I get from Echuca to Palm Cove

Compare travel optionsbetween Echuca and Palm Cove

Transport options from Echuca to Palm Cove
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Bendigo, Fly + 4 similar
7h 25m
A$740($500)
once daily2,791km (1,734 miles)
Train and Plane7h 30m
A$475($320)
once daily2,571km (1,598 miles)
Train to Footscray, Fly9h 5m
A$720($485)
once daily3,048km (1,894 miles)
Bus and Plane9h 35m
A$730($490)
once a week2,826km (1,756 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane7h 45m
A$820($550)
once daily2,845km (1,768 miles)
Bus
2 days 11h
A$505($340)
4 times a week3,867km (2,403 miles)
Bus and Train
2 days 2h
A$390($265)
5 times a week3,546km (2,203 miles)
Drive
1 day 7h
A$500($335)
on demand2,643km (1,642 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