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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Daintree is to fly and bus which costs $230 - $500 and takes 9h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Daintree is to fly and bus which takes 9h 25m and costs $230 - $500.

How far is it from Melbourne to Daintree?

The distance between Melbourne and Daintree is 2462 km. The road distance is 2890 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Daintree without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 7h and costs $470 - $7,500.

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

It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Melbourne to Daintree, including transfers.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Daintree?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Daintree is 2890 km. It takes approximately 34h 17m to drive from Melbourne to Daintree.

Where can I stay near Daintree?

There are 483+ hotels available in Daintree.

Melbourne to Daintree - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Daintree by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), 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.

Fly to Cairns, bus
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1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)plane MEL - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Daintree River Ferrybus
9h 25m
$233–493
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Cairns to Mossmanbus
2d 7h
$473–7,213
Bus via Brisbane
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus
4. Take the bus from Cairns to Daintree River Ferrybus
2d 12h
$555–993
Drive 2,890 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Daintreecar 2,890 km
34h 17m
$517–747
Fly to Townsville Airport, drive
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane MEL - TSV
2. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Daintreecar
10h 6m
$238–578
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Cairns to Daintree River Ferrybus
2d 13h
$432–617

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns (CNS) flights

77Weekly Planes

4h 4mAverage Duration

$126Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Melbourne to Daintree.

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Distance: 2,462.2 km
Duration: 9h 25m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Daintree, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Melbourne to Daintree via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Cairns, Cairns, and Daintree River Ferry in around 2d 12h.

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