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

The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Kuranda is to drive which costs $440 - $650 and takes 34h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darwin to Kuranda is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $470 - $950.

How far is it from Darwin to Kuranda?

The distance between Darwin and Kuranda is 1723 km. The road distance is 2358.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Darwin to Kuranda without a car is to train and bus via Alice Springs which takes 5 days 9h and costs $4,800 - $15,000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Darwin to Kuranda, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Darwin and Kuranda?

Kuranda is 30 min ahead of Darwin. It is currently 9:44 PM in Darwin and 10:14 PM in Kuranda.

Can I drive from Darwin to Kuranda?

Yes, the driving distance between Darwin to Kuranda is 2359 km. It takes approximately 34h 32m to drive from Darwin to Kuranda.

Where can I stay near Kuranda?

There are 995+ hotels available in Kuranda.

Darwin to Kuranda - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Darwin to Kuranda by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Cairns (CNS)plane DRW - CNS
5h 54m
$470–950
Drive 2,358.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Darwin to Kurandacar 2,358.5 km
34h 32m
$448–647
Train, bus via Alice Springs
1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain
2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain
5d 9h
$4,871–14,790
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus
2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
5d 11h
$2,954–6,835
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Darwin to Adelaide Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
6d 17h
$5,737–9,051

Darwin to Kuranda by bus, foot, and train

1Weekly Services

5d 11hAverage Duration

$2,954Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Darwin to Kuranda.

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Distance: 1,722.7 km
Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Kuranda, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Airnorth fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Cairns (CNS) twice daily.

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