There are 2 ways to get from Port Douglas to Tarzali by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Port Douglas to Tarzali is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Port Douglas to Tarzali is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Douglas to Tarzali. However, there are services departing from Port Douglas and arriving at Atherton via Smithfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Port Douglas and Tarzali is 171 km. The road distance is 148.3 km.
The best way to get from Port Douglas to Tarzali without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $140 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Port Douglas to Tarzali, including transfers.
Port Douglas to Tarzali bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Port Douglas station.
Port Douglas to Tarzali bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Smithfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Douglas to Tarzali is 148 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Port Douglas to Tarzali.
There are 61+ hotels available in Tarzali.
What companies run services between Port Douglas, QLD, Australia and Tarzali, QLD, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Port Douglas to Tarzali via Port Douglas, Smithfield, and Atherton in around 3h 35m.
- Phone
- +61 7 3036 2070
- Website
- transnorthbus.com.au
Bus from Port Douglas to Smithfield
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- https://www.transnorthbus.com.au/
- Book at
- https://www.tnbc.com.au/
Bus from Smithfield to Atherton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://www.transnorthbus.com.au/
- Book at
- https://www.tnbc.com.au/
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