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How to get fromSydney to Kurandaby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    4h 58m
    $246–604

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    41h 56m
    $273–6,770

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus 3101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    47h
    $325–471

  4. Drive  2,425.1 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Kurandacar car 2,425.1 km
    28h 7m
    $443–640

  5. Bus via Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Au001
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    2d
    $415–629

Sydney to Kuranda by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration41h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$273Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,013.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Kuranda, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Kuranda via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Cairns Central Station, and Cairns in around 41h 56m.

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