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How to get fromAdelaide to Kurandaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane ADL - CNS
    4h 51m
    $305–705

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albury to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    2d 21h
    $465–902

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train Great Southern Rail
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    3d 11h
    $2,378–19,516

  4. Drive 2,705.1 km

    1. Drive from Adelaide to Kurandacar car 2,705.1 km
    34h 41m
    $481–694

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train Great Southern Rail
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    3d 15h
    $2,457–13,435

Adelaide to Kuranda by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$465Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,168.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Kuranda, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns (CNS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 85 Franklin St to Kuranda via Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Albury, Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Cairns Central Station in around 2d 21h.

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