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How to get fromCairns Airport (CNS) to Karumbaby plane, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Normanton (NTN)plane plane CNS - NTN
    2. Take the bus from Normanton to Karumbabus bus
    3h 46m
    $365–1,370

  2. Drive 752.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Karumbacar car 752.9 km
    8h 43m
    $134–193

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Karumbabus bus Cairns
    12h 55m
    $150–230

Cairns Airport (CNS) to Karumba by shuttle and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration12h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 577.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 46m

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

Trans North Bus & Coach operates a bus from Cairns Central Station to Karumba 3 times a week. Tickets cost $150–230 and the journey takes 11h 30m.

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