There are 4 ways to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cooktown by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane CNS - CTN
58 min$107–495Drive 238.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Cairns-Airport-CNS to Cooktowncar 238.1 km
5h 27m$43–62Bus
- Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus Cairns
6h 10m$70–110Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cairns-CNS to Cooktown238.1 km
5h 27m
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cooktown by shuttle and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cooktown is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cooktown is to fly which takes 58 min and costs $100 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cooktown. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Cooktown via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Cooktown is 183 km. The road distance is 238.1 km.
The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cooktown without a car is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 58 min to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cooktown, including transfers.
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cooktown bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Cairns station.
The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cooktown is to fly which takes 58 min and costs $100 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 10m.
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cooktown bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Cooktown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cooktown is 238 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cooktown.
What companies run services between Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia and Cooktown, QLD, Australia?
Hinterland Aviation flies from Cairns (CNS) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Trans North Bus & Coach operates a bus from Cairns to Cooktown 6 times a week. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- hinterlandaviation.com.au
Flights from Cairns to Cooktown Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–430
- Phone
- (07) 3036 2070
- Website
- transnorthbus.com.au
Bus from Cairns to Cooktown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- https://www.transnorthbus.com.au/
- Book at
- https://www.tnbc.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cairns-CNS to Cooktown
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- On demand
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There are 25+ hotels available in Cooktown.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Cooktown. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.