How to travel from Palm Cove to Perth, Australia

The distance between Palm Cove and Perth is around 3,471km (2,157 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Palm Cove to Perth 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 Perth (PER).

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Flight time5hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$745($500)
Operated byJetstar+ 2 others
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Train

Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then Central Station and then to Perth.

  • Duration4 days 19h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,135($765)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Brisbane then take the train to Central Station and then to Perth.

  • Duration5 days
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,255($845)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Perth.

  • Duration2 days 9h
  • Distance5,275km (3,278 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palm Cove and Perth

There are several options for getting from Palm Cove to Perth by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$745 ($500) and will take around 5h 50m.

The distance between Palm Cove and Perth is around 3,471km (2,157 miles).

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Palm Cove and Perth by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 9h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Palm Cove to Perth is to fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx A$745 ($500).

The cheapest way to travel between Palm Cove and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around A$745 ($500) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Palm Cove and Perth. It typically takes around 4 days 19h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Palm Cove to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cairns Central Terminus, Brisbane Roma Street and Central Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4 days 19h.

Queensland Rail Travel, NSW TrainLink and Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific run train services between Palm Cove and Perth. Trains depart once a week and will take around 4 days 19h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Palm Cove and Perth. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Perth (PER). instead which will take 5h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Palm Cove and Perth. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and arrive at Perth (PER). The flight takes around 5hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between Palm Cove and Perth with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 5hrs.

Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas fly between Palm Cove and Perth. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and and arrive into Perth (PER). These flights usually take around 5hrs.

The flight from Palm Cove to Perth typically takes around 5hrs. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and and arrive into Perth (PER).

The closest major airport to Perth is Perth Airport (PER) (PER) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Perth. Busselton Airport (BQB) (BQB) and Geraldton Airport (GET) (GET) 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 Perth. The distance is around 5,275km (3,278 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 9h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palm Cove to Perth is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around A$745 ($500).

How do I get from Palm Cove to Perth

Compare travel optionsbetween Palm Cove and Perth

Transport options from Palm Cove to Perth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
5h 50m
A$745($500)
every 20 mins3,471km (2,157 miles)
Train
4 days 19h
A$1,135($765)
once a week6,619km (4,113 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
5 days
A$1,255($845)
once a week6,942km (4,314 miles)
Bus to Brisbane, train5 days 3h
A$1,135($765)
once a week7,000km (4,350 miles)
Drive
2 days 9h
A$995($670)
on demand5,275km (3,278 miles)

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Airports near Perth

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

PER
Perth Airport (PER)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Perth
BQB
Busselton Airport (BQB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Perth
GET
Geraldton Airport (GET)
Domestic Airport
Distance
368km (229 miles) from Perth