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

The cheapest way to get from Daintree to Cooktown is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 3h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Daintree to Cooktown is to bus which takes 3h 11m and costs $150 - $220.

How far is it from Daintree to Cooktown?

The distance between Daintree and Cooktown is 506 km. The road distance is 127.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Daintree to Cooktown without a car is to bus which takes 3h 11m and costs $150 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Daintree to Cooktown, including transfers.

Can I drive from Daintree to Cooktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Daintree to Cooktown is 127 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Daintree to Cooktown.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 27+ hotels available in Cooktown.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Daintree to Cooktown by bus, taxi, 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 River Ferry to CooktownCairns
3h 11m
$158–218
Drive 127.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Daintree to Cooktown127.4 km
3h 58m
$25–36
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Daintree to Ayton
2. Take the bus from Ayton to CooktownCairns
4h
$280–338

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Daintree to Cooktown.

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Distance: 506.1 km
Duration: 3h 11m

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

Trans North Bus & Coach operates a bus from Daintree River Ferry to Cooktown 3 times a week. Tickets cost $100–150 and the journey takes 3h.

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