Cairns to Rockhampton Trip Overview
Distance 872 km (545.0 miles) | |
Price range US$ 79-US$ 641 | |
Ride Duration Range 3h 30m-16h 45m | |
Earliest Departure 21:00 | |
Latest Departure 22:30 | |
Most Popular Operator |
Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.
Taking a bus from Cairns to Rockhampton
Fastest bus: 15h 15m
Cheapest bus: US$ 79

About the ride from Cairns to Rockhampton
Cairns to Rockhampton Route Information
The distance between Cairns and Rockhampton is 545 miles, or approximately 872 kilometers.
There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to Rockhampton, including bus,flight,train.
The earliest departure leaves at 21:00 and has a duration of 16 hours 45 minutes.
The fastest way to travel is by flight, which takes approximately 3 hours 30 minutes.
Cairns to Rockhampton by bus
- Starting Price: US$ 79
- 19 departures a day, or 133 departures a week
There are 6 travel classes for this journey, including: Premium Class, Early Bird, Advantage, Flexible Class, Standard and Local.
Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.
Cairns to Rockhampton by flight
- Starting Price: US$ 641
- 1 departures a day, or 7 departures a week
The only travel class available is Economy.
Each flight ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all flight options.
Cairns to Rockhampton by train
- Starting Price: US$ 111
- 3 departures a day, or 21 departures a week
The only travel class available is Economy Seat.
Each train ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all train options.
Companies Operating from Cairns to Rockhampton
Why travel with Bookaway?
Bookaway.com makes it simple and easy to find, compare, and buy city-to-city tickets via bus, train, ferry, and more. We support over 13 languages and 23 currencies worldwide, and we believe that everyone should easily be able to find and purchase what they are looking for. We don’t just want to help you get where you want to go - we want you to enjoy the ride.











