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How to get fromCairns Airport to Kurandaby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairns Airport to Kuranda by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 110 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Captain Cook Hwy near Arnold St hail 'n' ride to Cairns Central Terminusbus bus 110 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Kurandabus bus Cairns
    3h 18m
    $18–26

  2. Line 110 bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Captain Cook Hwy near Arnold St hail 'n' ride to Cairns Central Terminusbus bus 110 / ...
    2. Take the train from Cairns station to Kuranda stationtrain train Kuranda Scenic Railway
    4h 33m
    $6–130

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cairns Airport to Kurandataxi taxi 28.9 km
    30 min
    $120–150

  4. Drive 28.9 km

    1. Drive from Cairns Airport to Kurandacar car 28.9 km
    30 min
    $6–8

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  • Distance: 44.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 18m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cairns Airport to Kuranda via Captain Cook Hwy near Arnold St hail 'n' ride and Cairns Central Station in around 3h 18m.

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