There are 4 ways to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Hope Vale by plane, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane CNS - CTN
1h 16m$206–621Drive 281.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Cairns-Airport-CNS to Hope Valecar 281.8 km
6h 2m$50–73Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus Cairns
- Take the taxi from Cooktown to Hope Valetaxi
6h 50m$263–342Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cairns-CNS to Hope Vale281.8 km
6h 2m
Cairns (CNS) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Hope Vale is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Hope Vale is to fly which takes 1h 16m and costs $200 - $650.
The distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Hope Vale is 207 km. The road distance is 281.8 km.
The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Hope Vale without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 50m and costs $260 - $350.
It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Hope Vale, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) to Hope Vale is 282 km. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Hope Vale.
There are 21+ hotels available in Hope Vale.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Hope Vale. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia and Hope Vale, QLD, Australia?
Hinterland Aviation flies from Cairns (CNS) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) 3 times a day.
- Website
- hinterlandaviation.com.au
Flights from Cairns to Cooktown Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–440
- Phone
- (07) 3036 2070
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Cairns to Cooktown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cairns-CNS to Hope Vale
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- On demand
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