How to travel from Geraldton to Cairns, Australia
The distance between Geraldton and Cairns is around 3,820km (2,373 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 50m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Geraldton to Cairns 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 Cairns → Geraldton if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Geraldton (GET) to Cairns (CNS).
- Duration5h 50m
- Flight time5h 10m
- Typical costA$700($470)
Qantas
+ 2 othersBus and Train
Take the bus to Perth Wellington Street then take the train to Sydney Central Station then Brisbane and then to Cairns Central Station.
- Duration4 days 23h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,210($815)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Geraldton and Cairns
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Geraldton to Cairns by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$700 ($470) and will take around 5h 50m.
The distance between Geraldton and Cairns is around 3,820km (2,373 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,440km (2,138 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Geraldton and Cairns by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 12h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Geraldton to Cairns is to fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx A$700 ($470).
The cheapest way to travel between Geraldton and Cairns, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around A$700 ($470) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Geraldton and Cairns. We recommend that you fly from Geraldton (GET) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 5h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Geraldton and Cairns. We recommend that you fly from Geraldton (GET) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 5h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Geraldton and Cairns. Flights depart from Geraldton (GET) and arrive at Cairns (CNS) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 5h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Geraldton to Cairns. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER). This services will take at least 5h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Geraldton to Cairns typically takes around 5h 10m. Flights depart from Geraldton (GET) and and arrive into Cairns (CNS).
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
Yes it is possible to drive from Geraldton and Cairns. The distance is around 5,865km (3,645 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 12h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Geraldton to Cairns is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around A$700 ($470).
Compare travel optionsbetween Geraldton and Cairns
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 5h 50m | A$700($470) | twice daily | 3,820km (2,373 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 4 days 23h | A$1,210($815) | once a week | 7,027km (4,366 miles) |
| Bus to Perth Wellington Street, train | 5 days 7h | A$1,280($860) | once a week | 7,382km (4,587 miles) |
| Bus to Perth Wellington Street, train | 5 days 15h | A$970($650) | once a week | 7,699km (4,784 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 12h | A$1,105($745) | on demand | 5,865km (3,645 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Geraldton and Cairns
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
NSW TrainLink
Queensland Rail Travel
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
Integrity Coach Lines
Premier Motor Service
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