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How to get fromMelbourne to Kurandaby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Kuranda by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MEL - CNS
    5h 18m
    $268–528

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    2d 5h
    $324–7,018

  3. Bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    2d 10h
    $487–902

  4. Drive 2,808.1 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Kurandacar car 2,808.1 km
    33h 16m
    $501–723

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    2d 12h
    $364–527

Melbourne to Kuranda by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$324Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Kuranda, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns (CNS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Kuranda via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Cairns Central Station, and Cairns in around 2d 5h.

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