How to travel from Rockhampton to Cairns, Australia

There are several options for getting from Rockhampton to Cairns by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$140 ($95) and will take around 16h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$535 ($360).

The distance between Rockhampton and Cairns is around 1,030km (640 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 872km (542 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Rockhampton and Cairns by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rockhampton to Cairns is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx A$535 ($360).

The cheapest way to travel between Rockhampton and Cairns, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$140 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rockhampton and Cairns. It typically takes around 16h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rockhampton and Cairns with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a week and takes 16h 20m.

Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Rockhampton and Cairns. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 16h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rockhampton and Cairns. It typically takes around 16h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rockhampton and Cairns with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 16h 30m.

Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Rockhampton and Cairns. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Yes you can fly from Rockhampton and Cairns. Flights depart from Rockhampton (ROK) and arrive at Cairns (CNS) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 3h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Rockhampton to Cairns. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Rockhampton to Cairns typically takes around 3h 40m. Flights depart from Rockhampton (ROK) 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.

Yes it is possible to drive from Rockhampton and Cairns. The distance is around 1,069km (664 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rockhampton to Cairns is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around A$535 ($360).