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

The cheapest way to get from Daintree Rainforest to Cairns is to car ferry and drive which costs $28 - $65 and takes 1h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Daintree Rainforest to Cairns is to car ferry and drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $28 - $65.

How far is it from Daintree Rainforest to Cairns?

The distance between Daintree Rainforest and Cairns is 477 km.

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

The best way to get from Daintree Rainforest to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 2h 31m and costs $120 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Daintree Rainforest to Cairns, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 992+ hotels available in Cairns.

Daintree Rainforest to Cairns - 3 ways to travel via bus, car ferry, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Daintree Rainforest to Cairns by bus, car ferry, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Daintree Crocodylus to CairnsCairns
2h 31m
$124–175
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Daintree River Ferry North to Daintree River Ferry
2. Drive from Daintree River Ferry to Cairns
1h 54m
$28–63
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Daintree Rainforest to Daintree River Ferry
2. Take the bus from Daintree River Ferry to CairnsCairns
6h 19m
$52–77

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 476.7 km
Duration: 2h 31m

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

Trans North Bus & Coach operates a bus from Daintree Crocodylus to Cairns 3 times a week. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 2h 22m.

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