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

The cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Malanda is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 3h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cooktown to Malanda is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 12m and costs $290 - $650.

How far is it from Cooktown to Malanda?

The distance between Cooktown and Malanda is 262 km. The road distance is 318.1 km.

How do I travel from Cooktown to Malanda without a car?

The best way to get from Cooktown to Malanda without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 52m and costs $190 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Cooktown to Malanda, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cooktown to Malanda?

Yes, the driving distance between Cooktown to Malanda is 318 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Cooktown to Malanda.

Where can I stay near Malanda?

There are 65+ hotels available in Malanda.

Cooktown to Malanda - 3 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Cooktown to Malanda by plane, taxi, bus, 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, taxi
best
1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Cairns (CNS)CTN - CNS
2. Take the taxi from Cairns-Airport-CNS to Malanda
2h 12m
$299–644
Drive 318.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cooktown to Malanda318.1 km
3h 45m
$61–87
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to MareebaCooktown to Cairns
2. Take the taxi from Mareeba to Malanda
3h 52m
$191–245

Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Cairns (CNS) flights

21Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

$46Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cooktown to Malanda.

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Distance: 262.1 km
Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Cooktown, QLD, Australia and Malanda, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Cooktown to Malanda. However, you can take the taxi to Cooktown Airport (CTN) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), then take the taxi to Malanda. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Mareeba then take the taxi to Malanda.

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