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How to get fromCape Tribulation to Cairns Airport (CNS)by bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Cape Tribulation to Cairns Airport (CNS) by bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from PK's to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    4h 5m
    $35–55

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cape Tribulation to Daintree River Ferry Northcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Daintree River Ferry North to Daintree River Ferrycarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Daintree River Ferry to Cairns-Airport-CNScar car
    2h 14m
    $29–65

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from PK's to Cooktownbus bus
    2. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane CTN - CNS
    4h 8m
    $121–464

Cape Tribulation to Cairns Airport (CNS) by bus and shuttle

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 154.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Cape Tribulation, QLD, Australia and Cairns Airport (CNS), 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.

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