Cairns to Proserpine

Cairns to Proserpine

Cairns
Proserpine
Mon, Jun 3
One Way
NaN Passengers

Best Options

 
$114
 
 
$272
 

Other Options

Cairns to Proserpine Schedule

Cairns to Proserpine Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Greyhound Australia Premium 01:30 - 21:28AUD 177
Greyhound Australia Premium 07:00 - 05:25AUD 451
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy 09:10 - 14:50AUD 306.48
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy 11:40 - 20:30AUD 575.07
Regional Express Economy 13:15 - 11:25AUD 395.19
Jetstar Airways Economy 14:00 - 20:30AUD 283.95
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy 17:45 - 12:50AUD 647.38
Qantas Airways Economy 18:05 - 14:05AUD 468.42
Jetstar Airways Economy 20:25 - 13:45AUD 463.06

Transportation from Cairns to Proserpine

Facts about the transport from Cairns to Proserpine

Cheapest Transport$70
Fastest Transport5h 15m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure9:35 AM
Departures per day4
Distance546 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Jetstar Airways, Queensland Rail, Virgin Australia Airlines

How to get from Cairns to Proserpine

Travelling between Cairns and Proserpine is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 271.85 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 113.89.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Proserpine?

It can take you anywhere between 6 and 11 hours to travel between Cairns and Proserpine depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Cairns and Proserpine. Flight will bring you to your destination in 5h 15m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 10h 55m to reach Proserpine.

How much does it cost to get from Cairns to Proserpine?

Travelling between Cairns and Proserpine can be as cheap as USD 113.89 if you opt for a Greyhound Australia bus and as expensive as USD 271.85 if you buy a Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Cairns and Proserpine ?

  • 3 by flight from Cairns to Proserpine starting from 06:00 Cairns Airport until 09:20 Cairns Airport
  • 1 from Cairns to Proserpine starting from 07:00 Cairns Bus Stop until 07:00 Cairns Bus Stop

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Cairns to Proserpine.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Cairns to Proserpine overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Cairns and Proserpine

Greyhound Australia

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Cairns to Proserpine?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 83% took a train
  • 17% opted for a bus