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

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There are 3 ways to get from Daintree River to Cairns Airport (CNS) by car ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    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 44m
    $24–58

  2. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Daintree River to Daintree River Ferrycar car
    2. Take the bus from Daintree River Ferry to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    7h 58m
    $52–77

  3. Drive, bus via Smithfield Shopping Centre

    1. Drive from Daintree River to Daintree River Ferrycar car
    2. Take the bus from Daintree River Ferry to Smithfieldbus bus Cairns
    8h 4m
    $52–78

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  • Distance: 112.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Daintree River to Cairns Airport (CNS). However, you can drive to Daintree River Ferry North, take the car ferry to Daintree River Ferry, then drive to Cairns-Airport-CNS. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Daintree River to Cairns Airport via Daintree River Ferry, Cairns, and Cairns Central Shopping Complex in around 7h 58m.

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