There are 3 ways to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Daintree by bus, rideshare, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Daintree is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Daintree is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Daintree. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Daintree River Ferry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Daintree is 128 km. The road distance is 110.7 km.
The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Daintree without a car is to bus which takes 3h 36m and costs $85 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Daintree, including transfers.
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Daintree bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Cairns station.
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Daintree bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Daintree River Ferry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) to Daintree is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Daintree.
There are 80+ hotels available in Daintree.
What companies run services between Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia and Daintree, QLD, Australia?
Trans North Bus & Coach operates a bus from Cairns to Daintree River Ferry 3 times a week. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 2h.
- Phone
- (07) 3036 2070
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Cairns to Daintree River Ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cairns-CNS to Daintree
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Daintree. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


