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How to get fromCanberra to Kurandaby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Canberra to Kuranda by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Canberra International Airport

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    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane CBR - CNS
    6h 47m
    $408–875

  2. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    7h 44m
    $261–674

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    46h 6m
    $310–6,833

  4. Bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $425–752

  5. Drive  2,521.6 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Kurandacar car 2,521.6 km
    28h 53m
    $460–664

  6. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Canberra to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane OAG - CNS
    8h 49m
    $572–888

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    2d 5h
    $435–662

Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar108Weekly Planes
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,115.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Kuranda, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Cairns (CNS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Kuranda via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Cairns Central Station in around 2d 1h.

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