What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Isa to Kuranda?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Isa to Kuranda is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 12h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Isa to Kuranda?

The fastest way to get from Mount Isa to Kuranda is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $490 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Mount Isa and Kuranda?

No, there is no direct bus from Mount Isa to Kuranda. However, there are services departing from Mount Isa and arriving at Kuranda via Townsville and Cairns Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 10m.

How far is it from Mount Isa to Kuranda?

The distance between Mount Isa and Kuranda is 819 km. The road distance is 1103.7 km.

How do I travel from Mount Isa to Kuranda without a car?

The best way to get from Mount Isa to Kuranda without a car is to bus which takes 20h 10m and costs $200 - $400.

How long does it take to get from Mount Isa to Kuranda?

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Mount Isa to Kuranda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mount Isa to Kuranda bus from?

Mount Isa to Kuranda bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mount Isa station.

Train, bus or fly from Mount Isa to Kuranda?

The best way to get from Mount Isa to Kuranda is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $490 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $400 and takes 20h 10m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $5,000 and takes 29h 35m.

Where does the Mount Isa to Kuranda bus arrive?

Mount Isa to Kuranda bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Townsville station.

Can I drive from Mount Isa to Kuranda?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Isa to Kuranda is 1104 km. It takes approximately 12h 33m to drive from Mount Isa to Kuranda.

Where can I stay near Kuranda?

There are 1004+ hotels available in Kuranda.

Mount Isa to Kuranda - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Mount Isa to Kuranda by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Cairns (CNS)plane ISA - CNS
2h 38m
$494–1,178
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mount Isa station to Townsville stationtrain Inlander
2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
29h 35m
$170–4,977
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Townsvillebus Townsville
2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
20h 10m
$205–399
Drive 1,103.7 km
1. Drive from Mount Isa to Kurandacar 1,103.7 km
12h 33m
$199–287
Bus via Townsville
1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Townsvillebus Townsville
2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
20h 17m
$196–400
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Townsvillebus Townsville
2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
21h 3m
$201–1,625

Mount Isa to Kuranda by bus

3Weekly Buses

20h 10mAverage Duration

$205Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mount Isa to Kuranda.

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Distance: 819.4 km
Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Mount Isa, QLD, Australia and Kuranda, QLD, Australia?

Regional Express and Qantas fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Cairns (CNS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mount Isa to Kuranda via Townsville and Cairns Central Station in around 20h 10m.

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