How to travel from Palm Cove to Orange, Australia

The distance between Palm Cove and Orange is around 2,210km (1,373 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Palm Cove to Orange by plane, train, bus 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

Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Orange (OAG).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    A$500($335)
Operated byJetstar+ 3 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane then Strathfield Station Everton Rd Stand D and then to Orange.

  • Duration2 days
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$370($250)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Orange.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Distance2,291km (1,423 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palm Cove and Orange

There are several options for getting from Palm Cove to Orange by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$370 ($250) and will take around 2 days. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$500 ($335).

The distance between Palm Cove and Orange is around 2,210km (1,373 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,870km (1,162 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Palm Cove and Orange by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Palm Cove to Orange is to fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx A$500 ($335).

The cheapest way to travel between Palm Cove and Orange, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$370 ($250) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Palm Cove and Orange. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Orange (OAG). instead which will take 4h 35m.

Bus travel

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

There are no direct bus services that runs from Palm Cove to Orange. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cairns Central Terminus, Brisbane and Strathfield Station Everton Rd Stand D. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2 days.

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

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Palm Cove and Orange. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and arrive at Orange (OAG) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Palm Cove to Orange. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Palm Cove to Orange typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and and arrive into Orange (OAG).

The closest major airport to Orange is Orange Airport (OAG) (OAG) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Orange. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) 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 Orange. The distance is around 2,291km (1,423 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palm Cove to Orange is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around A$500 ($335).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Palm Cove and Orange

Transport options from Palm Cove to Orange
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 35m
A$500($335)
every 20 mins2,210km (1,373 miles)
Plane and Train6h 15m
A$730($490)
twice daily2,453km (1,524 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
2 days
A$370($250)
once a week3,191km (1,983 miles)
Bus via Brisbane2 days 2h
A$540($365)
once daily3,285km (2,041 miles)
Drive
1 day 2h
A$435($290)
on demand2,291km (1,423 miles)

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Airports near Orange

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

OAG
Orange Airport (OAG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Orange
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Orange
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
225km (140 miles) from Orange