How to travel from Perth to Proserpine, Australia

The distance between Perth and Proserpine is around 4,530km (2,815 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Perth to Proserpine 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 Perth (PER) to Proserpine (PPP).

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Flight time6h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$1,165($785)
Operated by

Virgin Australia

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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Sydney Central Station then Brisbane and then to Proserpine.

  • Duration4 days 8h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,040($700)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration4 days 15h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,165($785)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Proserpine.

  • Duration2 days 5h
  • Distance4,951km (3,077 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perth and Proserpine

There are several options for getting from Perth to Proserpine by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$690 ($465) and will take around 4 days 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,165 ($785).

The distance between Perth and Proserpine is around 4,530km (2,815 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,492km (2,170 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Perth and Proserpine by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 5h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perth to Proserpine is to fly which takes around 6h 50m and will set you back approx A$1,165 ($785).

The cheapest way to travel between Perth and Proserpine, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$690 ($465) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perth and Proserpine. It typically takes around 4 days 8h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perth to Proserpine. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sydney Central Station and Brisbane. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4 days 8h.

Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, NSW TrainLink, Queensland Rail Travel and Journey Beyond - Great Southern run train services between Perth and Proserpine. Trains depart once a week and will take around 4 days 8h, 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 Perth and Proserpine. We recommend that you fly from Perth (PER) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 6h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Perth and Proserpine. Flights depart from Perth (PER) and arrive at Proserpine (PPP) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 6h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Perth to Proserpine. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 6h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Perth to Proserpine typically takes around 6h 20m. Flights depart from Perth (PER) and and arrive into Proserpine (PPP).

The closest major airport to Proserpine is Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) (PPP) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Proserpine. Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) (HTI) and Cairns Airport (CNS) (CNS) 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 Perth and Proserpine. The distance is around 4,951km (3,077 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 5h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perth to Proserpine is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around A$1,165 ($785).

How do I get from Perth to Proserpine

Compare travel optionsbetween Perth and Proserpine

Transport options from Perth to Proserpine
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
6h 50m
A$1,165($785)
every 20 mins4,530km (2,815 miles)
Fly to Hamilton Island (HTI)9hrs
A$885($595)
every 20 mins4,742km (2,947 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4 days 8h
A$1,040($700)
once a week5,999km (3,727 miles)
Train via Adelaide Parklands4 days 19h
A$690($465)
once a week6,340km (3,939 miles)
Train and Bus
4 days 15h
A$1,165($785)
once a week6,255km (3,886 miles)
Drive
2 days 5h
A$935($630)
on demand4,951km (3,077 miles)

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Airports near Proserpine

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

PPP
Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Proserpine
HTI
Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Proserpine
CNS
Cairns Airport (CNS)
International Airport
Distance
492km (306 miles) from Proserpine