There are 3 ways to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Tarzali by bus, 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.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Tarzali is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Tarzali is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns Airport (CNS) station to Tarzali. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Atherton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Tarzali is 138 km. The road distance is 88.7 km.
The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Tarzali without a car is to bus which takes 3h 38m and costs $100 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Tarzali, including transfers.
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Tarzali bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Cairns Central Station.
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Tarzali bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Atherton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) to Tarzali is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Tarzali.
There are 61+ hotels available in Tarzali.
What companies run services between Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia and Tarzali, QLD, Australia?
Trans North Bus & Coach operates a bus from Cairns Central Station to Atherton twice daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- (07) 3036 2070
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Atherton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cairns-CNS to Tarzali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- On demand
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Tarzali. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


