How to travel from Proserpine to Cairns, Australia

The distance between Proserpine and Cairns is around 518km (322 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Proserpine to Cairns by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CairnsProserpine if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
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Fly

Fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Cairns (CNS).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$295($200)
Operated by

Skytrans

+ 1 others
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train
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Train

Take the train to Cairns Central Station.

  • Duration9h 60m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$74($50)
Operated by

Queensland Rail Travel

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Bus

Take the bus to Cairns.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$105($70)
Operated byGreyhound Australia+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Cairns.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Distance611km (379 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Proserpine and Cairns

There are several options for getting from Proserpine to Cairns by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$74 ($50) and will take around 9h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$295 ($200).

The distance between Proserpine and Cairns is around 518km (322 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 487km (303 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Proserpine and Cairns by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Proserpine to Cairns is to fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx A$295 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Proserpine and Cairns, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$74 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Proserpine and Cairns. It typically takes around 9h 60m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Proserpine and Cairns with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a week and takes 9h 60m.

Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Proserpine and Cairns. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 9h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Proserpine and Cairns. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Proserpine and Cairns with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 10h 35m.

Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Proserpine and Cairns. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Proserpine and Cairns. Flights depart from Proserpine (PPP) and arrive at Cairns (CNS). The flight takes around 1h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Proserpine and Cairns with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 20m.

Skytrans and FlexFlight ApS fly between Proserpine and Cairns. Flights depart from Proserpine (PPP) and and arrive into Cairns (CNS). These flights usually take around 1h 20m.

The flight from Proserpine to Cairns typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Proserpine (PPP) and and arrive into Cairns (CNS).

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Proserpine and Cairns. The distance is around 611km (379 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Proserpine to Cairns is to fly which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around A$295 ($200).

How do I get from Proserpine to Cairns

Compare travel optionsbetween Proserpine and Cairns

Transport options from Proserpine to Cairns
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2hrs
A$295($200)
twice daily518km (322 miles)
Train
9h 60m
A$74($50)
5 times a week589km (366 miles)
Bus
10h 35m
A$105($70)
twice daily689km (428 miles)
Drive
7h 45m
A$115($78)
on demand611km (379 miles)

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Airports near Cairns

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

CNS
Cairns Airport (CNS)
International Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Cairns
CTN
Cooktown Airport (CTN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
176km (109 miles) from Cairns
PMK
Palm Island Airport (PMK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
221km (137 miles) from Cairns