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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Daintree Rainforest is to fly and bus and drive which costs $210 - $750 and takes 13h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Daintree Rainforest is to fly and bus which takes 10h 27m and costs $300 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Daintree Rainforest?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Daintree Rainforest. However, there are services departing from Urquhart St/Sydney Rd and arriving at Daintree Crocodylus via Campbellfield, Central Station, Brisbane Roma Street and Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 18h.

How far is it from Melbourne to Daintree Rainforest?

The distance between Melbourne and Daintree Rainforest is 2641 km. The road distance is 2990.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Daintree Rainforest without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 7h and costs $390 - $7,500.

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

It takes approximately 10h 27m to get from Melbourne to Daintree Rainforest, including transfers.

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

Melbourne to Daintree Rainforest bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Campbellfield station.

Where does the Melbourne to Daintree Rainforest bus arrive?

Melbourne to Daintree Rainforest bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Daintree Rainforest?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Daintree Rainforest is 2991 km. It takes approximately 38h 3m to drive from Melbourne to Daintree Rainforest.

Where can I stay near Daintree Rainforest?

There are 611+ hotels available in Daintree Rainforest.

Melbourne to Daintree Rainforest - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Daintree Rainforest by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly to Cooktown Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane MEL - CTN
2. Take the bus from Cooktown to Daintree Crocodylusbus
10h 27m
$309–919
Fly to Cairns, bus, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)plane MEL - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Daintree River Ferrybus
3. Drive from Daintree River Ferry to Daintree Rainforestcar
13h 23m
$218–708
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Cairns to Daintree Crocodylusbus
2d 7h
$393–7,068
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Cairns to Daintree River Ferrybus
5. Drive from Daintree River Ferry to Daintree Rainforestcar
2d 15h
$536–923
Drive 2,990.9 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Daintree Rainforestcar 2,990.9 km
38h 3m
$540–780
Bus
1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Cairns to Daintree Crocodylusbus
2d 18h
$501–709

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) flights

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7h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,640.6 km
Duration: 10h 27m

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

You can take a vehicle from Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St #3 to Daintree Rainforest via Bell St/Sydney Rd #34, Urquhart St/Sydney Rd, Sydney Rd/Mahoneys Rd, Campbellfield, Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, Cairns, and Daintree Crocodylus in around 2d 18h.

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