Getting to Cairns

Air

Cairns International Airport is frequented by many of the major carriers.

Airport Transfers

There are a variety of options to choose from when going to and from the airport. A popular option is to rent a car. There are also taxis and a shuttle bus service that goes into the city. Most accommodation providers have their own coach service as well so it is always best to find out more about this. Taking a taxi into the Cairns City Centre will cost around $20.

The Sun Palm Transport Group operate the airport shuttle bus service which runs to the city centre, Northern Beaches, Port Douglas, Palm Cove and Cape Tribulation.
For more information, visit our Transport page.

Train

The advantage of travelling by train is that you can relax and enjoy the comfortable ride while taking in the beautiful coastal scenery on the way to Cairns. You can also choose the level of luxury you travel in, depending on your budget. For more information visit Queensland Rail

Coach

You can travel by coach from many of the cities in Australia to Cairns. This is a great way to enjoy the beauty of the vast wilderness of Australia while travelling in comfort.
For more information, visit Greayhound.

Boat

It is also possible to reach Cairns by sea. There are many cruises that go to Cairns as well.
For more information, visit the Cairns Port website.

Drive

Driving to Cairns will make for a fun road trip. You can travel at your own pace and also enjoy the beautiful scenery on the way. The distance to Cairns from the major cities in Australia are as follows:

Sydney: 2700Km
Brisbane: 1700Km
Melbourne: 3100Km
Darwin: 2800Km

For more information on renting a vehicle, visit our car hire partner Vroom Vroom Vroom.