What is the cheapest way to get from Daintree Rainforest to Kuranda?

The cheapest way to get from Daintree Rainforest to Kuranda is to car ferry and drive which costs $26 - $65 and takes 1h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Daintree Rainforest to Kuranda?

The fastest way to get from Daintree Rainforest to Kuranda is to car ferry and drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $26 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Daintree Rainforest and Kuranda?

No, there is no direct bus from Daintree Rainforest to Kuranda. However, there are services departing from Daintree Crocodylus and arriving at Kuranda via Smithfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Daintree Rainforest to Kuranda?

The distance between Daintree Rainforest and Kuranda is 128 km.

How do I travel from Daintree Rainforest to Kuranda without a car?

The best way to get from Daintree Rainforest to Kuranda without a car is to bus which takes 3h 26m and costs $70 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Daintree Rainforest to Kuranda?

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Daintree Rainforest to Kuranda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Daintree Rainforest to Kuranda bus from?

Daintree Rainforest to Kuranda bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Daintree Crocodylus station.

Where does the Daintree Rainforest to Kuranda bus arrive?

Daintree Rainforest to Kuranda bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Smithfield station.

Where can I stay near Kuranda?

There are 1003+ hotels available in Kuranda.

Daintree Rainforest to Kuranda - 3 ways to travel via bus, car ferry, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Daintree Rainforest to Kuranda by bus, car ferry, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Daintree Crocodylus to Smithfieldbus Cairns
3h 26m
$73–101
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Daintree River Ferry North to Daintree River Ferrycarferry
2. Drive from Daintree River Ferry to Kurandacar
1h 59m
$27–61
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Daintree Rainforest to Daintree River Ferrycar
2. Take the bus from Daintree River Ferry to Smithfieldbus Cairns
7h 14m
$64–96

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Distance: 128.1 km
Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Daintree Rainforest, QLD, Australia and Kuranda, QLD, Australia?

Trans North Bus & Coach operates a bus from Daintree Crocodylus to Smithfield 3 times a week. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 1h 57m.

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