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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns Airport to Daintree Rainforest

Composite routes from Cairns Airport to Daintree Rainforest

Cheapest
1 h 50 min
Car
120 km.
from $6
Other
4 h 43 min
Plane, Bus
82 km.
from $242.43

Transport providers

Other operators

Jayride

Phone:
+61 2 8520 3150
Website:
jayride.com/
Other from Cairns Airport to Daintree
Estimated price:
$41.98–$139.92

Douglas Shire Council

Phone:
(07) 4099 9444
Email:
Website:
douglas.qld.gov.au/
Other from Daintree River Ferry to Daintree
Ave. Duration:
5 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.90–$7.96

Bus operators

Trans North Bus & Coach

Phone:
+61 7 3036 2070
Website:
transnorthbus.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Daintree
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$22.90–$33.07
Bus from Cooktown to Daintree
Ave. Duration:
2h 38m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$24.17–$35.62

Airlines

Hinterland Aviation

Website:
hinterlandaviation.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.26–$279.84

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to the Daintree Rainforest?

The cheapest way to travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to the Daintree Rainforest is to drive and car ferry which costs $20.43 - $34.48 and takes 1h 52m.

How can I get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Daintree Rainforest as quickly as possible?

The fastest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Daintree Rainforest is to drive and car ferry which takes 1 hour and 52 minutes and costs $20.43 - $34.48.

What is the distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and the Daintree Rainforest?

The distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and the Daintree Rainforest is 134 kilometers.

How can I travel from Cairns Airport to the Daintree Rainforest without using a personal vehicle?

The best way to travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to the Daintree Rainforest without a personal vehicle is to take the bus, which takes 3 hours and 51 minutes and costs $43.42 to $58.74.

How long does it take to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Daintree Rainforest?

It takes approximately 3 hours and 51 minutes to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Daintree Rainforest, including transfers.

Where can I find accommodation near Daintree Rainforest?

There are 63+ hotels available in Daintree Rainforest. Prices start at $65.86 per night.
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