
Getting from Brisbane to Cairns
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Chosen by 64% of travellers
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About this route
- The distance between Brisbane and Cairns is 1,390 km (868.8 miles)
- 64% of travelers between Brisbane and Cairns choose to go by train.
- For lower prices, train start from 16 US$, around 30% less than the next-cheapest option.
- Departures run throughout the day, so booking on short notice is usually possible, but availability changes with the season.
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