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How to get fromSydney to Cape Tribulationby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Cape Tribulation by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Cairns, bus

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus bus
    9h 45m
    $183–627

  2. Train, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus bus
    44h 13m
    $275–6,804

  3. Bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus bus
    47h 26m
    $394–675

  4. Drive 2,587.3 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Cape Tribulationcar car 2,587.3 km
    32h 50m
    $465–672

  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 PK'sbus bus
    10h 53m
    $253–727

  6. Train, bus via Central Station

    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
    3. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus bus
    44h 16m
    $275–6,804

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus bus
    2d 3h
    $432–718

Sydney to Cape Tribulation by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration44h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$275Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,137.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 45m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Cape Tribulation, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Central Station to PK's via Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Cairns in around 47h 26m.

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