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

The cheapest way to get from Kuranda to Darwin is to drive which costs $440 - $650 and takes 34h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kuranda to Darwin is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $490 - $1,000.

How far is it from Kuranda to Darwin?

The distance between Kuranda and Darwin is 1715 km. The road distance is 2357.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Kuranda to Darwin without a car is to bus and train via Alice Springs which takes 5 days 8h and costs $2,900 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Kuranda to Darwin, including transfers.

Train or fly from Kuranda to Darwin?

The best way to get from Kuranda to Darwin is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $490 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5,000 - $15,000 and takes 5 days 16h.

What is the time difference between Kuranda and Darwin?

Darwin is 30 min behind Kuranda. It is currently 3:36 PM in Kuranda and 3:06 PM in Darwin.

Can I drive from Kuranda to Darwin?

Yes, the driving distance between Kuranda to Darwin is 2358 km. It takes approximately 34h 31m to drive from Kuranda to Darwin.

Where can I stay near Darwin?

There are 461+ hotels available in Darwin.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane CNS - DRW
3h 15m
$498–980
Drive 2,357.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kuranda to Darwincar 2,357.9 km
34h 31m
$446–644
Bus, train via Alice Springs
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
4. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwinbus
5d 8h
$2,938–6,834
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain
5d 16h
$5,283–14,914
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain
5d 20h
$5,417–8,733

Kuranda to Darwin by bus, foot, and train

1Weekly Services

5d 8hAverage Duration

$2,938Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kuranda to Darwin.

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Distance: 1,715.1 km
Duration: 3h 15m

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

Qantas and Airnorth fly from Cairns (CNS) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kuranda to Darwin via Cairns Central Station, Cairns Central Station, Roma Street, Brisbane, Adelaide, Stop A3 King William Rd - East side, Stop 1 Anzac Hwy - South East side, Adelaide Station, and Darwin in around 5d 16h.

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