How to travel from Freycinet to Cairns, Australia
The distance between Freycinet and Cairns is around 2,997km (1,862 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 30m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Freycinet to Cairns by bus, plane, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cairns → Freycinet if you're planning a return trip.
Bus to Opp. No.5 Story St, plane
Take the bus to Opp. No.5 Story St and then to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Cairns (CNS).
- Duration7h 30m
- Flight time4h 25m
- Typical costA$365($245)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Cairns.
- Duration1 day 22h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$880($590)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Freycinet and Cairns
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Freycinet to Cairns by bus, plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$365 ($245) and will take around 7h 30m.
The distance between Freycinet and Cairns is around 2,997km (1,862 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,821km (1,753 miles)
It takes around 8h 30m to get from Freycinet and Cairns by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Freycinet to Cairns is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 30m and will set you back approx A$365 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Freycinet and Cairns is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$365 ($245) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Freycinet and Cairns. We recommend that you take the bus to Opp. No.5 Story St and then to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 7h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Freycinet and Cairns. We recommend that you take the bus to Opp. No.5 Story St and then to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 7h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Freycinet to Cairns. We recommend that you take the bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall then fly from Hobart (HBA) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 8h 30m.
The closest major airport to Cairns is Cairns Airport (CNS) (CNS) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Cairns. 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Freycinet to Cairns. We recommend that you take the bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall then fly from Hobart (HBA) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 8h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Freycinet to Cairns is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around A$980 ($660).
Compare travel optionsbetween Freycinet and Cairns
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus to Opp. No.5 Story St, plane + 2 similar | 7h 30m | A$365($245) | once daily | 2,997km (1,862 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 8h 30m | A$980($660) | once daily | 3,152km (1,959 miles) |
| Bus to Opp. No.5 Story St, plane | 9h 40m | A$660($445) | once daily | 3,057km (1,899 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 22h | A$880($590) | twice daily | 3,506km (2,179 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Freycinet and Cairns
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Bus companies
Tassielink Transit
Calow's Coaches
Redline
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airports near Cairns
The following major airports near Cairns offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Cairns Airport (CNS)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Cairns
Cooktown Airport (CTN)
- Distance
- 176km (109 miles) from Cairns
Palm Island Airport (PMK)
- Distance
- 221km (137 miles) from Cairns