What is the cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Cooktown?

The cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Cooktown is to fly and bus which costs $340 - $1,200 and takes 24h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bangkok to Cooktown?

The fastest way to get from Bangkok to Cooktown is to Publich Van and fly which takes 18h 43m and costs $410 - $1,500.

How far is it from Bangkok to Cooktown?

The distance between Bangkok and Cooktown is 5916 km.

How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Cooktown?

It takes approximately 22h 17m to get from Bangkok to Cooktown, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Bangkok and Cooktown?

Cooktown is 3h ahead of Bangkok. It is currently 11:50 PM in Bangkok and 2:50 AM in Cooktown.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 29+ hotels available in Cooktown.

Bangkok to Cooktown - 4 ways to travel via plane, Publich Van, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Bangkok to Cooktown by plane or bus

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Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Cooktown Airport
best
1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane DMK - CTN
22h 17m
$380–1,294
Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Cairns, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Cairns (CNS)plane DMK - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
24h 54m
$349–1,150
Publich Van to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Take the bus from Thepharak Junction to Suvarnabhumi Airportbus
2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane BKK - CTN
18h 43m
$411–1,467
Publich Van to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Cairns, bus
1. Take the bus from Thepharak Junction to Suvarnabhumi Airportbus
2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Cairns (CNS)plane BKK - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
21h 20m
$521–1,062

Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) flights

6Weekly Planes

20h 45mAverage Duration

$329Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,916 km
Duration: 22h 17m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Cooktown, QLD, Australia?

Thai Lion Mentari, Cathay Pacific, and two other airlines fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) 6 times a week.

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