How far is Cairns from Darwin?

The distance between Cairns and Darwin is around 1682 km (1043 miles).

Bus Cairns to Darwin from $588 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Cairns to Darwin on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	2d 4h	3:05pm	Darwin	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	2d	3:05pm	Darwin	No tags
Bus	11:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	2d 4h	3:05pm	Darwin	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	2d	3:05pm	Darwin	No tags
Bus	11:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	2d 4h	3:05pm	Darwin	No tags

Get from Cairns to Darwin

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 days, 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $614, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

2d Average Duration

1680 kmDistance

42kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound Australia

4/52,348 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2348 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at $614

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cairns to Darwin by bus

How far is Cairns from Darwin?
The distance between Cairns and Darwin is around 1682 km (1043 miles).

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The cheapest trip from Cairns to Darwin was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $598

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cairns to Darwin, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $598 to $721 for a bus ticket from Cairns to Darwin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $598 which is on 2025-11-16.