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

The cheapest way to get from Karumba to Cooktown is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 16h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karumba to Cooktown is to bus and fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $310 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Karumba and Cooktown?

No, there is no direct bus from Karumba to Cooktown. However, there are services departing from Karumba and arriving at Cooktown via Mareeba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.

How far is it from Karumba to Cooktown?

The distance between Karumba and Cooktown is 589 km. The road distance is 707.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Karumba to Cooktown without a car is to bus which takes 14h 20m and costs $200 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Karumba to Cooktown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karumba to Cooktown bus from?

Karumba to Cooktown bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Karumba station.

Where does the Karumba to Cooktown bus arrive?

Karumba to Cooktown bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Mareeba station.

Can I drive from Karumba to Cooktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Karumba to Cooktown is 707 km. It takes approximately 16h 41m to drive from Karumba to Cooktown.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 27+ hotels available in Cooktown.

Karumba to Cooktown - 4 ways to travel via bus, plane, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Karumba to Cooktown by bus, plane, 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, fly to Cooktown Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Karumba to Normanton
2. Fly from Normanton (NTN) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)NTN - CTN
6h 4m
$315–750
Drive 707.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Karumba to Cooktown707.4 km
16h 41m
$134–194
Bus
1. Take the bus from Karumba to MareebaCairns
2. Take the bus from Mareeba to CooktownCairns
14h 20m
$206–288
Bus, fly to Cairns
1. Take the bus from Karumba to Normanton
2. Fly from Normanton (NTN) to Cairns (CNS)NTN - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
10h 56m
$415–1,345

Karumba to Cooktown by bus

3Weekly Buses

14h 20mAverage Duration

$206Cheapest Price

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Distance: 589.3 km
Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Karumba to Cooktown via Mareeba in around 14h 20m.

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