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How to get fromSydney to Kuranda Scenic Railwayby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Kuranda Scenic Railway by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    4h 45m
    $188–622

  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
    41h 18m
    $241–6,750

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    44h 17m
    $400–751

  4. Drive 2,404.3 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Kuranda Scenic Railwaycar car 2,404.3 km
    27h 49m
    $431–622

  5. Bus via Chatswood

    1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    2d 2h
    $344–505

Sydney to Kuranda Scenic Railway by train, bus, and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration41h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$241Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,995.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Kuranda Scenic Railway, QLD, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Kuranda Scenic Railway via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Cairns Central Station, Cairns Central Shopping Centre, and Brinsmead Kamerunga Rd at Redlynch station in around 41h 18m.

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