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How to get fromCairns to Daintree Riverby bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to Daintree River by bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Wongabus bus Cairns
    2. Take the car ferry from Daintree River Ferry to Daintree River Ferry Northcarferry car ferry
    2h 12m
    $37–76

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairns to Daintree River Ferrycar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Daintree River Ferry to Daintree River Ferry Northcarferry car ferry
    1h 44m
    $25–58

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Daintree River Ferrybus bus Cairns
    2. Drive from Daintree River Ferry to Daintree Rivercar car
    6h 33m
    $54–79

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 113.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Daintree River, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Daintree River. However, you can take the bus to Wonga, drive to Daintree River Ferry, take the car ferry to Daintree River Ferry North, then drive to Daintree River. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cairns to Daintree River via Daintree River Ferry and Daintree River Ferry North in around 1h 44m.

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