What is the cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Kuranda?

The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Kuranda is to fly which costs $310 - $800 and takes 4h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Adelaide to Kuranda?

The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Kuranda is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $310 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Adelaide and Kuranda?

No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide to Kuranda. However, there are services departing from 85 Franklin St and arriving at Kuranda via Albury, Central Station, Brisbane Roma Street and Cairns Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 21h.

Is there a direct train between Adelaide and Kuranda?

No, there is no direct train from Adelaide station to Kuranda station. However, there are services departing from Adelaide Station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Southern Cross, Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 18h.

How far is it from Adelaide to Kuranda?

The distance between Adelaide and Kuranda is 2168 km. The road distance is 2705.1 km.

How do I travel from Adelaide to Kuranda without a car?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Kuranda without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 18h and costs $460 - $7,500.

How long does it take to get from Adelaide to Kuranda?

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Adelaide to Kuranda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Adelaide to Kuranda bus from?

Adelaide to Kuranda bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from 85 Franklin St station.

Where do I catch the Adelaide to Kuranda train from?

Adelaide to Kuranda train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Adelaide Station.

Train, bus or fly from Adelaide to Kuranda?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Kuranda is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $310 - $800. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $460 - $7,500 and takes 2 days 18h, you could also bus, which costs $460 - $900 and takes 2 days 21h.

Where does the Adelaide to Kuranda bus arrive?

Adelaide to Kuranda bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Albury Station/Hume Hwy.

What is the time difference between Adelaide and Kuranda?

Kuranda is 30 min ahead of Adelaide. It is currently 7:41 AM in Adelaide and 8:11 AM in Kuranda.

Where does the Adelaide to Kuranda train arrive?

Adelaide to Kuranda train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Adelaide to Kuranda?

Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Kuranda is 2705 km. It takes approximately 34h 39m to drive from Adelaide to Kuranda.

Where can I stay near Kuranda?

There are 1006+ hotels available in Kuranda.

Adelaide to Kuranda - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly
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1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns (CNS)plane ADL - CNS
4h 51m
$315–755
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain
2d 18h
$465–7,399
Bus
1. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus
2. Take the bus from Albury to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
2d 21h
$465–902
Drive 2,705.1 km
1. Drive from Adelaide to Kurandacar 2,705.1 km
34h 39m
$497–717
Train
1. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain Great Southern Rail
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
3d 12h
$2,378–19,516
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain Great Southern Rail
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
3d 16h
$2,437–13,415

Adelaide to Kuranda by train and bus

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2d 18hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,168.3 km
Duration: 4h 51m

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

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns (CNS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Adelaide Station to Kuranda via Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Cairns Central Station, and Cairns in around 2d 18h.

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