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How to get fromCairns Airport (CNS) to Cape Tribulationby plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cape Tribulation by plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane CNS - CTN
    2. Take the bus from Cooktown to PK'sbus bus
    4h 10m
    $131–536

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairns-Airport-CNS to Daintree River Ferrycar car
    2. Take the carferry from Daintree River Ferry to Daintree River Ferry Northcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Daintree River Ferry North to Cape Tribulationcar car
    2h 14m
    $30–65

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus bus Cairns
    4h 12m
    $35–55

Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cape Tribulation by shuttle and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cape Tribulation.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 286.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia and Cape Tribulation, QLD, Australia?

Trans North Bus & Coach operates a bus from Cairns to PK's 3 times a week. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 47m.

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