How to travel from Kalgoorlie to Cairns, Australia

The distance between Kalgoorlie and Cairns is around 3,981km (2,474 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kalgoorlie to Cairns 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 CairnsKalgoorlie if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Kalgoorlie (KGI) to Cairns (CNS).

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Flight time5h 50m
  • Typical cost
    A$820($550)
Operated by

Virgin Australia

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Train

Take the train to East Perth Stn Transwa East Perth, Sydney Central Station then Brisbane and then to Cairns Central Station.

  • Duration5 days
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,160($780)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to East Perth Stn Transwa East Perth and then to Sydney Central Station then take the bus to Brisbane and then to Cairns Central Station.

  • Duration5 days 10h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,150($775)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Cairns.

  • Duration2 days 3h
  • Distance4,734km (2,941 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kalgoorlie and Cairns

There are several options for getting from Kalgoorlie to Cairns by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$820 ($550) and will take around 6h 55m.

The distance between Kalgoorlie and Cairns is around 3,981km (2,474 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,900km (1,802 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Kalgoorlie and Cairns by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 3h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kalgoorlie to Cairns is to fly which takes around 6h 55m and will set you back approx A$820 ($550).

The cheapest way to travel between Kalgoorlie and Cairns, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around A$820 ($550) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kalgoorlie and Cairns. It typically takes around 5 days and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kalgoorlie to Cairns. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in East Perth Stn Transwa East Perth, Perth Stn Platform 7, Sydney Central Station and Brisbane. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 5 days.

Transwa, Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, NSW TrainLink and Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Kalgoorlie and Cairns. Trains depart once a week and will take around 5 days, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kalgoorlie and Cairns. We recommend that you fly from Kalgoorlie (KGI) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 6h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kalgoorlie and Cairns. Flights depart from Kalgoorlie (KGI) and arrive at Cairns (CNS) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 5h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Kalgoorlie to Cairns. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER). This services will take at least 6h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Kalgoorlie to Cairns typically takes around 5h 50m. Flights depart from Kalgoorlie (KGI) 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 Kalgoorlie and Cairns. The distance is around 4,734km (2,941 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 3h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kalgoorlie to Cairns is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around A$820 ($550).

How do I get from Kalgoorlie to Cairns

Compare travel optionsbetween Kalgoorlie and Cairns

Transport options from Kalgoorlie to Cairns
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
6h 55m
A$820($550)
twice daily3,981km (2,474 miles)
Train
5 days
A$1,160($780)
once a week7,245km (4,502 miles)
Train and Bus
5 days 10h
A$1,150($775)
once a week7,629km (4,740 miles)
Drive
2 days 3h
A$895($600)
on demand4,734km (2,941 miles)

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Airports near Cairns

The following major airports near Cairns offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

CNS
Cairns Airport (CNS)
International Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Cairns
CTN
Cooktown Airport (CTN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
176km (109 miles) from Cairns
PMK
Palm Island Airport (PMK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
221km (137 miles) from Cairns