How to travel from Port Arthur to Palm Cove, Australia

The distance between Port Arthur and Palm Cove is around 3,073km (1,909 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 25m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Port Arthur to Palm Cove 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 Palm CovePort Arthur if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall then fly from Hobart (HBA) to Cairns (CNS).

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Flight time4h 40m
  • Typical cost
    A$540($365)
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Bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall, plane

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).

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Flight time4h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$615($415)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Arthur and Palm Cove

There are several options for getting from Port Arthur to Palm Cove by bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$540 ($365) and will take around 7h 25m.

The distance between Port Arthur and Palm Cove is around 3,073km (1,909 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,942km (1,828 miles)

It takes around 7h 25m to get from Port Arthur and Palm Cove by bus and plane.

The quickest way to get from Port Arthur to Palm Cove is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 25m and will set you back approx A$540 ($365).

The cheapest way to travel between Port Arthur and Palm Cove is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$540 ($365) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Arthur to Palm Cove. 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 Palm Cove is Cairns Airport (CNS) (CNS) which is approximately 17km (11 miles) from Palm Cove. 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.

Drive yourself

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Arthur to Palm Cove is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around A$540 ($365).

How do I get from Port Arthur to Palm Cove

Compare travel optionsbetween Port Arthur and Palm Cove

Transport options from Port Arthur to Palm Cove
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
7h 25m
A$540($365)
once daily3,073km (1,909 miles)
Bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall, plane
9h 25m
A$615($415)
once daily3,198km (1,987 miles)

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Airports near Palm Cove

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

CNS
Cairns Airport (CNS)
International Airport
Distance
17km (11 miles) from Palm Cove
CTN
Cooktown Airport (CTN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
154km (96 miles) from Palm Cove
PMK
Palm Island Airport (PMK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
243km (151 miles) from Palm Cove