There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to Josephine Falls by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Cairns to Babindabus Townsville / ...
- Take the taxi from Babinda to Josephine Fallstaxi
58 min$60–88Drive 74.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Cairns to Josephine Fallscar 74.1 km
55 min$14–20Train
- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Babindatrain Spirit of Queensland
1h 23m$50–273Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cairns to Josephine Fallstaxi 74.1 km
55 min$230–280Bus
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Babindabus Pm19
1h 7m$59–82
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Josephine Falls is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Josephine Falls is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Josephine Falls. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Babinda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Josephine Falls. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Babinda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Cairns and Josephine Falls is 76 km. The road distance is 74.1 km.
The best way to get from Cairns to Josephine Falls without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 58 min and costs $55 - $90.
It takes approximately 58 min to get from Cairns to Josephine Falls, including transfers.
Cairns to Josephine Falls bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.
Cairns to Josephine Falls train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
The best way to get from Cairns to Josephine Falls is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $50 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 1h 7m.
What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Josephine Falls, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Babinda 4 times a week. Tickets cost $10–219 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Cairns Central Station to Babinda once daily. Tickets cost $19–27 and the journey takes 55 min.
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Cairns Central Station to Babinda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–219
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $18–40
- AChoice
- $11–14
- Gold Class
- $175
- Heritage Class
- $219
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Cairns to Babinda
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $23–35
- Advantage
- $19–29
- Flexible
- $19–28
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Babinda
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Innisfail Taxis
- Phone
- +61 7 4061 1600
- Website
- 131008.com
Cairns Taxis
- Phone
- +61 7 4048 8311
- Website
- cairnstaxis.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Cairns to Josephine Falls bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Babinda station.
Cairns to Josephine Falls train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Babinda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Josephine Falls is 74 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Cairns to Josephine Falls.
There are 19+ hotels available in Josephine Falls.









