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How to get fromAuckland to Innisfailby plane, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Auckland to Innisfail by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Auckland to Cairns, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane AKL - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Innisfailbus bus
    11h 6m
    $438–912

  2. Fly Auckland to Townsville Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane AKL - TSV
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Innisfailtrain train
    15h 54m
    $224–1,763

  3. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Cairns, bus

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane WRE - CNS
    3. Take the bus from Cairns to Innisfailbus bus
    18h 58m
    $257–994

Auckland (AKL) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration8h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,747.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 6m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Innisfail, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Innisfail. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, take the line 100 bus to Cairns City bus station, platform 1, then take the bus to Innisfail. Alternatively, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), walk to Townsville Airport, take the line 222 bus to Breakwater Terminal, take the line 201 bus to Flinders St at Townsville station, walk to Townsville, then take the train to Innisfail.

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