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How to get fromDaintree Rainforest to Cairns Airport (CNS)by bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Daintree Rainforest to Cairns Airport (CNS) by bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Daintree Crocodylus to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    3h 51m
    $59–85
  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Daintree River Ferry North to Daintree River Ferrycarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Daintree River Ferry to Cairns-Airport-CNScar car
    1h 53m
    $26–60
  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Daintree Crocodylus to Cooktownbus bus
    2. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane CTN - CNS
    4h 43m
    $154–510
  4. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Daintree Rainforest to Daintree River Ferrycar car
    2. Take the bus from Daintree River Ferry to Smithfieldbus bus Cairns
    7h 45m
    $50–75

Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Daintree Rainforest, QLD, Australia and Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia?

Trans North Bus & Coach operates a bus from Daintree Crocodylus to Cairns 3 times a week. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 2h 22m.

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