The distance between Noosa and Cairns is around 1,374km (854 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Noosa to Cairns by bus, train, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Cairns (CNS).
Alliance Airlines
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Take the bus to Cairns Central Station.
Premier Motor Service
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There are several options for getting from Noosa to Cairns by bus, train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which costs around A$150 ($100) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$325 ($215).
The distance between Noosa and Cairns is around 1,374km (854 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,280km (795 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Noosa and Cairns by bus, train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Noosa to Cairns is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx A$325 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Noosa and Cairns, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which will typically cost around A$150 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Noosa and Cairns. We recommend that you fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Noosa and Cairns. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Noosa to Cairns. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Poinciana Ave at Tewantin Primary School. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.
Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Noosa and Cairns. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Noosa and Cairns. Flights depart from Maroochydore (MCY) and arrive at Cairns (CNS). The flight takes around 2h 20m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Noosa and Cairns with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 20m.
Alliance Airlines fly between Noosa and Cairns. Flights depart from Maroochydore (MCY) and and arrive into Cairns (CNS). These flights usually take around 2h 20m.
The flight from Noosa to Cairns typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Maroochydore (MCY) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Noosa and Cairns. The distance is around 1,733km (1,077 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Noosa to Cairns is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around A$170 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 3h 45m | A$325($215) | 5 times a day | 1,374km (854 miles) |
Train and Plane | 6h 30m | A$575($385) | 4 times a day | 1,831km (1,138 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 5h 35m | A$170($115) | 5 times a day | 1,555km (966 miles) |
Bus to Nambour station, train and plane | 7h 35m | A$150($100) | 5 times a day | 1,755km (1,091 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 3h | A$225($155) | once daily | 1,834km (1,140 miles) |
Bus to Cairns | 1 day 3h | A$315($215) | once daily | 1,853km (1,152 miles) |
Drive | 20h 50m | A$230($155) | on demand | 1,733km (1,077 miles) |
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Alliance Airlines
TRANSLink QLD
Premier Motor Service
Queensland Rail Travel
The following major airports near Cairns offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.