What is the cheapest way to get from Airlie Beach to Daintree Rainforest?

The cheapest way to get from Airlie Beach to Daintree Rainforest is to bus which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Airlie Beach to Daintree Rainforest?

The fastest way to get from Airlie Beach to Daintree Rainforest is to fly and bus and drive which takes 11h 53m and costs $330 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Airlie Beach and Daintree Rainforest?

No, there is no direct bus from Airlie Beach to Daintree Rainforest. However, there are services departing from Airlie Beach and arriving at Daintree Crocodylus via Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.

How far is it from Airlie Beach to Daintree Rainforest?

The distance between Airlie Beach and Daintree Rainforest is 787 km. The road distance is 828.2 km.

How do I travel from Airlie Beach to Daintree Rainforest without a car?

The best way to get from Airlie Beach to Daintree Rainforest without a car is to bus which takes 13h 31m and costs $140 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Airlie Beach to Daintree Rainforest?

It takes approximately 13h 31m to get from Airlie Beach to Daintree Rainforest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Airlie Beach to Daintree Rainforest bus from?

Airlie Beach to Daintree Rainforest bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Airlie Beach station.

Where does the Airlie Beach to Daintree Rainforest bus arrive?

Airlie Beach to Daintree Rainforest bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Airlie Beach to Daintree Rainforest?

Yes, the driving distance between Airlie Beach to Daintree Rainforest is 828 km. It takes approximately 13h to drive from Airlie Beach to Daintree Rainforest.

Where can I stay near Daintree Rainforest?

There are 644+ hotels available in Daintree Rainforest.

Airlie Beach to Daintree Rainforest - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Airlie Beach to Daintree Rainforest by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Daintree Crocodylusbus Cairns
13h 31m
$143–202
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Proserpine to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Daintree Crocodylusbus Cairns
15h 11m
$133–2,292
Drive 828.2 km
1. Drive from Airlie Beach to Daintree Rainforestcar 828.2 km
13h
$148–214
Fly, bus, drive
1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Cairns (CNS)plane PPP - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Daintree River Ferrybus
3. Drive from Daintree River Ferry to Daintree Rainforestcar
11h 53m
$336–1,226

Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Cairns (CNS) flights

4Weekly Planes

1h 25mAverage Duration

$347Cheapest Price

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Distance: 786.5 km
Duration: 13h 31m

What companies run services between Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia and Daintree Rainforest, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Airlie Beach to Daintree Rainforest via Cairns and Daintree Crocodylus in around 13h 31m.

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