How to travel from Launceston to Palm Cove, Australia
The distance between Launceston and Palm Cove is around 2,865km (1,780 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 15m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Launceston to Palm Cove by plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Palm Cove → Launceston if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Launceston (LST) to Cairns (CNS).
- Duration5h 15m
- Flight time4h 35m
- Typical costA$570($385)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Palm Cove.
- Duration1 day 20h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$855($575)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Launceston and Palm Cove
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Launceston to Palm Cove by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$570 ($385) and will take around 5h 15m.
The distance between Launceston and Palm Cove is around 2,865km (1,780 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,749km (1,708 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Launceston and Palm Cove by plane.
The quickest way to get from Launceston to Palm Cove is to fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx A$570 ($385).
The cheapest way to travel between Launceston and Palm Cove is to fly which will typically cost around A$570 ($385) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Launceston and Palm Cove. We recommend that you fly from Launceston (LST) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 5h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Launceston and Palm Cove. We recommend that you fly from Launceston (LST) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 5h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Launceston and Palm Cove. Flights depart from Launceston (LST) and arrive at Cairns (CNS) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 4h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Launceston to Palm Cove. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 5h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Launceston to Palm Cove typically takes around 4h 35m. Flights depart from Launceston (LST) and and arrive into Cairns (CNS).
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Launceston to Palm Cove. We recommend that you fly from Launceston (LST) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 5h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Launceston to Palm Cove is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around A$570 ($385).
Compare travel optionsbetween Launceston and Palm Cove
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 5h 15m | A$570($385) | every 20 mins | 2,927km (1,819 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 60m | A$660($445) | every 20 mins | 2,865km (1,780 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 20h | A$855($575) | twice daily | 3,376km (2,098 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Launceston and Palm Cove
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Bus companies
Redline
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airports near Palm Cove
The following major airports near Palm Cove offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Cairns Airport (CNS)
- Distance
- 17km (11 miles) from Palm Cove
Cooktown Airport (CTN)
- Distance
- 154km (96 miles) from Palm Cove
Palm Island Airport (PMK)
- Distance
- 243km (151 miles) from Palm Cove