How to travel from Rye to Palm Cove, Australia
The distance between Rye and Palm Cove is around 2,452km (1,524 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes around 6h 25m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Rye to Palm Cove by ferry, car, plane, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Palm Cove → Rye if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Car and Plane
Take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Avalon (AVV) then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Cairns (CNS).
- Duration6h 25m
- Flight time4h 20m
- Typical costA$695($470)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Frankston then take the train to Southern Cross, Central Station then Brisbane and then to Cairns Central Station.
- Duration2 days 5h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$400($270)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rye and Palm Cove
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Rye to Palm Cove by ferry, car, plane, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$400 ($270) and will take around 2 days 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then drive and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$695 ($470).
The distance between Rye and Palm Cove is around 2,452km (1,524 miles).
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Rye and Palm Cove by ferry, car and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 10h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rye to Palm Cove is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes around 6h 25m and will set you back approx A$695 ($470).
The cheapest way to travel between Rye and Palm Cove, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$400 ($270) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Rye and Palm Cove. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Avalon (AVV) then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 6h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Rye and Palm Cove. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Avalon (AVV) then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 6h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rye to Palm Cove. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Avalon (AVV) then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 6h 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
Yes it is possible to drive from Rye and Palm Cove. The distance is around 2,939km (1,826 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 10h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rye to Palm Cove is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around A$695 ($470).
Compare travel optionsbetween Rye and Palm Cove
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Car and Plane + 1 similar | 6h 25m | A$695($470) | every 20 mins | 2,829km (1,758 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 6h 55m | A$470($315) | every 20 mins | 2,452km (1,524 miles) |
Bus and Train + 3 similar | 2 days 5h | A$400($270) | 5 times a week | 3,700km (2,299 miles) |
| Bus to Frankston, train | 2 days 5h | A$400($270) | 5 times a week | 3,700km (2,299 miles) |
| Bus to Frankston, train | 2 days 14h | A$485($325) | 4 times a week | 4,023km (2,500 miles) |
| Bus to Frankston, train | 2 days 16h | A$500($335) | once daily | 4,138km (2,571 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 10h | A$555($375) | on demand | 2,939km (1,826 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Rye and Palm Cove
Bus companies
Metropolitan buses
Firefly Express
Premier Motor Service
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Train operators
Metro Trains Melbourne
NSW TrainLink XPT
NSW TrainLink
Queensland Rail Travel
Ferry operators
Searoad Ferries
Airports near Palm Cove
The following major airports near Palm Cove offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Cairns Airport (CNS)
- Distance
- 17km (11 miles) from Palm Cove
Cooktown Airport (CTN)
- Distance
- 154km (96 miles) from Palm Cove
Palm Island Airport (PMK)
- Distance
- 243km (151 miles) from Palm Cove