There are 2 ways to get from Cairns to Daintree by bus, taxi, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Daintree is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Daintree is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $21 - $35.
The distance between Cairns and Daintree is 112 km. The road distance is 111.2 km.
The best way to get from Cairns to Daintree without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 42m and costs $160 - $220.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Cairns to Daintree, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Daintree is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Cairns to Daintree.
There are 86+ hotels available in Daintree.
What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Daintree, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Cairns to Daintree. However, you can take the bus to Mossman then take the taxi to Daintree. Alternatively, you can drive from Cairns to Daintree in around 1h 31m.
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- Phone
- +61 7 3036 2070
- Website
- transnorthbus.com.au
Bus from Cairns to Mossman
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.transnorthbus.com.au/
- Book at
- https://www.tnbc.com.au/
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