The distance between Port Arthur and Cairns is around 3,053km (1,897 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 25m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Port Arthur to Cairns by bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cairns → Port Arthur if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall then fly from Hobart (HBA) to Cairns (CNS).
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Take the bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall and then to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Cairns (CNS).
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There are several options for getting from Port Arthur to Cairns by bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$390 ($265) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$760 ($515).
The distance between Port Arthur and Cairns is around 3,053km (1,897 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,922km (1,816 miles)
It takes around 7h 25m to get from Port Arthur and Cairns by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Port Arthur to Cairns is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 25m and will set you back approx A$760 ($515).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Arthur and Cairns is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$390 ($265) for a standard one-way ticket.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Arthur to Cairns. We recommend that you take the bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall then fly from Hobart (HBA) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 7h 25m.
The closest major airport to Cairns is Cairns Airport (CNS) (CNS) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Cairns. Cooktown Airport (CTN) (CTN) and Palm Island Airport (PMK) (PMK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Arthur to Cairns is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around A$760 ($515).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane | 7h 25m | A$760($515) | once daily | 3,053km (1,897 miles) |
Bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall, plane | 9h 15m | A$390($265) | once daily | 3,080km (1,914 miles) |
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The following major airports near Cairns offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.