What is the cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Daintree Rainforest?

The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Daintree Rainforest is to fly and bus and drive which costs $170 - $600 and takes 12h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brisbane to Daintree Rainforest?

The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Daintree Rainforest is to fly and bus which takes 9h 29m and costs $250 - $800.

How far is it from Brisbane to Daintree Rainforest?

The distance between Brisbane and Daintree Rainforest is 1724 km. The road distance is 1887.3 km.

How do I travel from Brisbane to Daintree Rainforest without a car?

The best way to get from Brisbane to Daintree Rainforest without a car is to train and bus which takes 28h 51m and costs $200 - $6,500.

How long does it take to get from Brisbane to Daintree Rainforest?

It takes approximately 9h 29m to get from Brisbane to Daintree Rainforest, including transfers.

Can I drive from Brisbane to Daintree Rainforest?

Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Daintree Rainforest is 1887 km. It takes approximately 25h 22m to drive from Brisbane to Daintree Rainforest.

Where can I stay near Daintree Rainforest?

There are 622+ hotels available in Daintree Rainforest.

Brisbane to Daintree Rainforest - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Brisbane to Daintree Rainforest by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Brisbane Airport to Cooktown Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)BNE - CTN
2. Take the bus from Cooktown to Daintree Crocodylus
9h 29m
$257–774
Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Cairns, bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)OOL - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Daintree River Ferry
4. Drive from Daintree River Ferry to Daintree Rainforest
14h 10m
$172–632
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central StationSpirit of Queensland
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Daintree CrocodylusCairns
28h 51m
$209–6,346
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brisbane to CairnsCairns
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Daintree CrocodylusCairns
33h 40m
$389–812
Drive 1,887.3 km
1. Drive from Brisbane to Daintree Rainforest1,887.3 km
25h 22m
$360–520
Fly Brisbane Airport to Cairns, bus, drive
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)BNE - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Daintree River Ferry
3. Drive from Daintree River Ferry to Daintree Rainforest
12h 15m
$179–564
Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport, bus
1. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)OOL - CTN
3. Take the bus from Cooktown to Daintree Crocodylus
13h 39m
$250–802
Fly Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport, drive
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)BNE - TSV
2. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Daintree Rainforest
13h 9m
$258–624
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Daintree River Ferry
3. Drive from Daintree River Ferry to Daintree Rainforest
36h 44m
$275–392

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) flights

37Weekly Planes

6h 53mAverage Duration

$129Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Brisbane to Daintree Rainforest.

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Distance: 1,723.5 km
Duration: 9h 29m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Daintree Rainforest, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Brisbane to Daintree Rainforest via Cairns, Cairns, and Daintree Crocodylus in around 33h 40m.

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