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

The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Kuranda is to bus and fly which costs $270 - $600 and takes 7h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Canberra to Kuranda is to fly which takes 6h 56m and costs $390 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Canberra and Kuranda?

No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Kuranda. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Kuranda via Central Station, Brisbane Coach Terminal and Cairns Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Canberra to Kuranda?

The distance between Canberra and Kuranda is 2116 km. The road distance is 2522.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Canberra to Kuranda without a car is to bus and train which takes 46h 6m and costs $290 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Canberra to Kuranda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canberra to Kuranda bus from?

Canberra to Kuranda bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.

Bus or fly from Canberra to Kuranda?

The best way to get from Canberra to Kuranda is to fly which takes 6h 56m and costs $390 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Brisbane, which costs $410 - $800 and takes 2 days 1h.

Where does the Canberra to Kuranda bus arrive?

Canberra to Kuranda bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.

Can I drive from Canberra to Kuranda?

Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Kuranda is 2522 km. It takes approximately 28h 51m to drive from Canberra to Kuranda.

Where can I stay near Kuranda?

There are 924+ hotels available in Kuranda.

Canberra to Kuranda - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Canberra to Kuranda 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 from Canberra International Airport
best
1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Cairns (CNS)plane CBR - CNS
6h 56m
$393–705
Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane SYD - CNS
7h 54m
$271–584
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain
46h 6m
$290–6,831
Bus via Brisbane
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus
2d 1h
$410–771
Drive 2,522.4 km
1. Drive from Canberra to Kurandacar 2,522.4 km
28h 51m
$455–657
Drive to Orange Airport, fly
1. Drive from Canberra to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Cairns (CNS)plane OAG - CNS
9h 19m
$606–1,017
Bus
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
2d 3h
$335–496

Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Cairns (CNS) flights

91Weekly Planes

6h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,115.9 km
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Kuranda, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Cairns (CNS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Kuranda via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Cairns, and Cairns Central Station in around 2d 1h.

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