There are 2 ways to get from Cape Tribulation to Cairns by bus or car
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Cape Tribulation to Cairns by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cape Tribulation to Cairns is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Cape Tribulation to Cairns is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $35 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from PK's and arriving at Cairns. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Cape Tribulation and Cairns is 147 km. The road distance is 191 km.
The best way to get from Cape Tribulation to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $35 - $55.
The bus from PK's to Cairns takes 2h 45m including transfers and departs three times a week.
Cape Tribulation to Cairns bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from PK's station.
Cape Tribulation to Cairns bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Cairns station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cape Tribulation to Cairns is 191 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Cape Tribulation to Cairns.
There are 1001+ hotels available in Cairns.
What companies run services between Cape Tribulation, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?
Trans North Bus & Coach operates a bus from PK's to Cairns 3 times a week. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- +61 7 3036 2070
- Website
- transnorthbus.com.au
Bus from PK's to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.transnorthbus.com.au/
- Book at
- https://www.tnbc.com.au/
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