There are 4 ways to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Laura by plane, car, bus, taxi, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, drive
best- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane CNS - CTN
- Drive from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Lauracar
2h 29m$82–470Drive 303.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Cairns-Airport-CNS to Lauracar 303.9 km
3h 48m$54–78Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Cairns to Lakeland Downsbus Cairns
- Take the taxi from Lakeland Downs to Laurataxi
5h 59m$309–382Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cairns-CNS to Laura303.9 km
3h 48m
Cairns (CNS) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Laura is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Laura is to fly and drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $80 - $470.
The distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Laura is 319 km. The road distance is 303.9 km.
The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Laura without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 59m and costs $300 - $390.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Laura, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) to Laura is 304 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Laura.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Laura. 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 Laura, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Laura. However, you can fly to Cooktown Airport (CTN) then drive to Laura. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Central Shopping Complex, walk to Cairns, take the bus to Lakeland Downs, then take the taxi to Laura.
- 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
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Cairns to Lakeland Downs
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $250–300
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