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How to get fromDaintree River to Cairnsby car ferry, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Daintree River to Cairns by car ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Car ferry, drive, bus

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Daintree River Ferry North to Daintree River Ferrycarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Daintree River Ferry to Port Douglascar car
    3. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus bus
    2h 52m
    $37–78

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Daintree River Ferry North to Daintree River Ferrycarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Daintree River Ferry to Cairnscar car
    1h 45m
    $25–59

  3. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Daintree River Ferry North to Daintree River Ferrycarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Wonga to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    3h 12m
    $37–80

  4. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Daintree River to Daintree River Ferrycar car
    2. Take the bus from Daintree River Ferry to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    6h 38m
    $53–78

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 116 km
  • Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Daintree River, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Daintree River to Cairns. However, you can drive to Daintree River Ferry North, take the car ferry to Daintree River Ferry, drive to Port Douglas, then take the bus to Cairns. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Daintree River to Cairns via Daintree River Ferry North and Daintree River Ferry in around 1h 45m.

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