How to travel from Palm Cove to Cygnet, Australia
The distance between Palm Cove and Cygnet is around 3,042km (1,890 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 40m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Palm Cove to Cygnet 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 Cygnet → Palm Cove if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to No.42 Channel Hwy.
- Duration6h 40m
- Flight time4h 40m
- Typical costA$800($540)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Cygnet.
- Duration1 day 23h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$900($605)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palm Cove and Cygnet
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Palm Cove to Cygnet by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$415 ($280) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$800 ($540).
The distance between Palm Cove and Cygnet is around 3,042km (1,890 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,940km (1,827 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Palm Cove and Cygnet by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Palm Cove to Cygnet is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx A$800 ($540).
The cheapest way to travel between Palm Cove and Cygnet is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$415 ($280) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Palm Cove and Cygnet. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to No.42 Channel Hwy. instead which will take 6h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Palm Cove and Cygnet. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to No.42 Channel Hwy. instead which will take 6h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Palm Cove to Cygnet. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to No.42 Channel Hwy. instead which will take 6h 40m.
The closest major airport to Cygnet is Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Cygnet. Launceston Airport (LST) (LST) and Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) 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 Palm Cove to Cygnet. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to No.42 Channel Hwy. instead which will take 6h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palm Cove to Cygnet is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around A$800 ($540).
Compare travel optionsbetween Palm Cove and Cygnet
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 6h 40m | A$800($540) | every 20 mins | 3,042km (1,890 miles) |
| Fly to Launceston (LST), bus | 8h 45m | A$415($280) | every 20 mins | 3,068km (1,906 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 23h | A$900($605) | twice daily | 3,612km (2,244 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Palm Cove and Cygnet
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
Tassielink Transit
Redline
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airports near Cygnet
The following major airports near Cygnet offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Cygnet
Launceston Airport (LST)
- Distance
- 180km (112 miles) from Cygnet
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 227km (141 miles) from Cygnet