How to travel from Palm Cove to Narooma, Australia

The distance between Palm Cove and Narooma is around 2,285km (1,420 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Palm Cove to Narooma by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out NaroomaPalm Cove if you're planning a return trip.

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plane
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Fly

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

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time3h 45m
  • Typical cost
    A$815($550)
Operated by

Qantas

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3 similiar routes

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane then Sydney and then to Narooma.

  • Duration2 days 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$380($255)
Operated by

Premier Motor Service

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3 x train
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bus
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then Central Station and then to Bombo Station then take the bus to Narooma.

  • Duration1 day 23h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$355($240)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Narooma.

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

There are several options for getting from Palm Cove to Narooma by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$355 ($240) and will take around 1 day 23h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$815 ($550).

The distance between Palm Cove and Narooma 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 Palm Cove and Narooma by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 7h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Palm Cove to Narooma is to fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx A$815 ($550).

The cheapest way to travel between Palm Cove and Narooma, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$355 ($240) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Palm Cove and Narooma. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Moruya (MYA). instead which will take 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Palm Cove and Narooma. It typically takes around 2 days 7h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Palm Cove to Narooma. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cairns Central Terminus, Brisbane and Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 7h.

Premier Motor Service and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Palm Cove and Narooma. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Palm Cove and Narooma. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and arrive at Moruya (MYA) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Palm Cove to Narooma. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Palm Cove to Narooma typically takes around 3h 45m. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and and arrive into Moruya (MYA).

The closest major airport to Narooma is Moruya Airport (MYA) (MYA) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Narooma. Merimbula Airport (MIM) (MIM) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) 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 Palm Cove and Narooma. 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 Palm Cove to Narooma is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around A$895 ($600).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Palm Cove and Narooma

Transport options from Palm Cove to Narooma
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
4h 55m
A$815($550)
once daily2,285km (1,420 miles)
Plane and Bus8h 30m
A$895($600)
once daily2,362km (1,468 miles)
Fly to Cooma (OOM), bus8h 45m
A$760($510)
once daily2,707km (1,682 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus10h 15m
A$395($265)
once daily2,335km (1,451 miles)
Bus
2 days 7h
A$380($255)
once daily3,403km (2,115 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
1 day 23h
A$355($240)
5 times a week3,018km (1,875 miles)
Bus and Train2 days 4h
A$460($310)
once a week3,299km (2,050 miles)
Drive
1 day 7h
A$510($345)
on demand2,706km (1,681 miles)

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Airports near Narooma

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

MYA
Moruya Airport (MYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
35km (22 miles) from Narooma
MIM
Merimbula Airport (MIM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
80km (49 miles) from Narooma
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Narooma