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How to get fromSydney Airport (SYD) to Kurandaby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Kuranda by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Cairns

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    3h 40m
    $253–694

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    43h 2m
    $258–6,777

  3. Bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    46h 25m
    $368–647

  4. Drive 2,435.2 km

    1. Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Kurandacar car 2,435.2 km
    28h 19m
    $434–627

  5. Fly to Cooktown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane SYD - CTN
    2. Take the bus from Cooktown to Kurandabus bus
    10h 50m
    $278–729

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Au001
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    2d 2h
    $425–717

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,001.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Kuranda, QLD, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sydney International Airport to Kuranda via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Cairns Central Station, and Cairns in around 43h 2m.

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