How to travel from Narooma to Palm Cove, Australia

The distance between Narooma and Palm Cove is around 2,285km (1,420 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Narooma to Palm Cove by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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plane
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Fly

Fly from Moruya (MYA) to Cairns (CNS).

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$545($370)
Operated by

Regional Express

+ 3 others

4 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney Airport then Brisbane and then to Cairns.

  • Duration2 days 5h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$480($325)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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bus
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3 x train
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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration1 day 22h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$365($245)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Palm Cove.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Distance2,706km (1,681 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Narooma and Palm Cove

There are several options for getting from Narooma to Palm Cove by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$365 ($245) and will take around 1 day 22h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$545 ($370).

The distance between Narooma and Palm Cove is around 2,285km (1,420 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,210km (1,373 miles)

It takes around 8h 30m to get from Narooma and Palm Cove by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 7h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Narooma to Palm Cove is to fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx A$545 ($370).

The cheapest way to travel between Narooma and Palm Cove, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$365 ($245) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Narooma and Palm Cove. We recommend that you fly from Moruya (MYA) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 5h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Narooma and Palm Cove. It typically takes around 2 days 5h and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Narooma to Palm Cove. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney Airport, Burwood Station Burwood Rd Stand E, Strathfield Station Everton Rd Stand B, Brisbane and Cairns. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 5h.

Premier Motor Service, NSW TrainLink and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Narooma and Palm Cove. Buses run once a week and take around 2 days 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Narooma and Palm Cove. Flights depart from Moruya (MYA) and arrive at Cairns (CNS) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 4hrs.

There is no direct flight from Narooma to Palm Cove. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 5h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Narooma to Palm Cove typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Moruya (MYA) 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Narooma and Palm Cove. The distance is around 2,706km (1,681 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 Narooma to Palm Cove is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around A$895 ($600).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Narooma and Palm Cove

Transport options from Narooma to Palm Cove
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
5h 10m
A$545($370)
once daily2,285km (1,420 miles)
Bus to Pambula Post Office, Quondola St, Fly7h 15m
A$605($410)
once daily2,935km (1,824 miles)
Bus and Plane8h 30m
A$895($600)
once daily2,362km (1,467 miles)
Bus to Gipps St Opp Bega Court House, plane8h 45m
A$670($450)
once daily2,708km (1,683 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane9h 50m
A$395($265)
once daily2,334km (1,451 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
2 days 5h
A$480($325)
once a week3,316km (2,060 miles)
Bus via Sydney2 days 8h
A$380($255)
once daily3,410km (2,119 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 22h
A$365($245)
5 times a week3,014km (1,873 miles)
Drive
1 day 7h
A$510($345)
on demand2,706km (1,681 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