There are 3 ways to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mount Surprise by bus, rideshare, or car
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Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mount Surprise by shuttle and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mount Surprise is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mount Surprise is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns Airport (CNS) station to Mount Surprise. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Mount Surprise via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Mount Surprise is 333 km. The road distance is 287.9 km.
The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mount Surprise without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mount Surprise, including transfers.
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mount Surprise bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Cairns Central Station.
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mount Surprise bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Mount Surprise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mount Surprise is 288 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mount Surprise.
There are one+ hotels available in Mount Surprise.
What companies run services between Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia and Mount Surprise, QLD, Australia?
Trans North Bus & Coach operates a bus from Cairns Central Station to Mount Surprise 3 times a week. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Phone
- (07) 3036 2070
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Mount Surprise
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 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 Mount Surprise
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Mount Surprise. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


