There are 4 ways to get from Daintree to Cairns Airport (CNS) by bus, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Daintree River Ferry to Cairnsbus Cairns
3h 36m$88–113Drive 110.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Daintree to Cairns-Airport-CNScar 110.7 km
1h 30m$20–29Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Daintree to Cairns-CNS110.7 km
1h 30mBus, line 110 bus
- Take the bus from Daintree River Ferry to Palm Covebus Cairns
- Take the bus from Veivers Road at Capt Cook Highway to Cairns Hospitalbus 110
3h 44m$85–109
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Daintree to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Daintree to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Daintree to Cairns Airport (CNS). However, there are services departing from Daintree River Ferry and arriving at Cairns via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Daintree and Cairns Airport (CNS) is 130 km. The road distance is 110.7 km.
The best way to get from Daintree to Cairns Airport (CNS) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 36m and costs $85 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Daintree to Cairns Airport (CNS), including transfers.
Daintree to Cairns Airport (CNS) bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Daintree River Ferry station.
Daintree to Cairns Airport (CNS) bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Cairns station.
Yes, the driving distance between Daintree to Cairns Airport (CNS) is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Daintree to Cairns Airport (CNS).
There are 1011+ hotels available in Cairns Airport (CNS).
What companies run services between Daintree, QLD, Australia and Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia?
Trans North Bus & Coach operates a bus from Daintree River Ferry to Cairns 3 times a week. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- Phone
- (07) 3036 2070
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Daintree River Ferry to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Daintree River Ferry to Palm Cove
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Veivers Road at Capt Cook Highway to Cairns Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Daintree to Cairns-CNS
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Daintree and Cairns Airport (CNS). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




