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How to get fromCairns Airport (CNS) to Kurandaby shuttle, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Kuranda by shuttle, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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  1. Shuttle, bus

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Cairns Airport to Cairns Central Shopping Complexshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Kurandabus bus Cairns
    2h 5m

  2. Drive 28.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairns-Airport-CNS to Kurandacar car 28.8 km
    30 min
    $6–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cairns-Airport-CNS to Kurandataxi taxi 28.8 km
    30 min
    $120–150

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Cairns-CNS to Kurandarideshare rideshare 28.8 km
    30 min

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Kuranda.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 37.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Kuranda. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Central Shopping Complex, walk to Cairns Central Station, then take the bus to Kuranda. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Kuranda.

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