How to travel from Palm Cove to Hobart, Australia

The distance between Palm Cove and Hobart is around 2,975km (1,849 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Palm Cove to Hobart by plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hobart (HBA).

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time4h 40m
  • Typical cost
    A$790($530)
Operated by

Qantas

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1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Hobart.

  • Duration1 day 22h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$885($595)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palm Cove and Hobart

There are several options for getting from Palm Cove to Hobart by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$400 ($270) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$790 ($530).

The distance between Palm Cove and Hobart is around 2,975km (1,849 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,910km (1,808 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Palm Cove and Hobart by plane.

The quickest way to get from Palm Cove to Hobart is to fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx A$790 ($530).

The cheapest way to travel between Palm Cove and Hobart is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$400 ($270) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Palm Cove and Hobart. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hobart (HBA). instead which will take 5h 35m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Palm Cove and Hobart. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hobart (HBA). instead which will take 5h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Palm Cove and Hobart. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and arrive at Hobart (HBA) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 4h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Palm Cove to Hobart. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 5h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Palm Cove to Hobart typically takes around 4h 40m. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and and arrive into Hobart (HBA).

The closest major airport to Hobart is Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Hobart. 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 Hobart. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hobart (HBA). instead which will take 5h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palm Cove to Hobart is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around A$790 ($530).

How do I get from Palm Cove to Hobart

Compare travel optionsbetween Palm Cove and Hobart

Transport options from Palm Cove to Hobart
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
5h 35m
A$790($530)
every 20 mins2,975km (1,849 miles)
Plane and Bus7h 35m
A$400($270)
every 20 mins3,002km (1,866 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 22h
A$885($595)
twice daily3,556km (2,210 miles)

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Airports near Hobart

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

HBA
Hobart Airport (HBA)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Hobart
LST
Launceston Airport (LST)
Domestic Airport
Distance
149km (93 miles) from Hobart
DPO
Devonport Airport (DPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
204km (127 miles) from Hobart