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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns Central to Kuranda

Composite routes from Cairns Central to Kuranda

Cheapest
27 min
Car
26 km.
from $1

Transport providers

Bus operators

Trans North Bus & Coach

Phone:
+61 7 3036 2070
Website:
transnorthbus.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Kuranda
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.45–$16.54

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns station to Kuranda
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$1.21–$114.48

Questions and Answers

What is the most affordable option for travel from Cairns Central to Kuranda?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns Central to Kuranda is to drive which costs $4.21 - $6.13 and takes 30 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns Central to Kuranda?

The fastest way to get from Cairns Central to Kuranda is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs $83.00 - $108.54.

Is there a direct bus service that operates between Cairns Central Station and Kuranda?

Yes, there is a direct bus service departing from Cairns Central Station station and arriving at Kuranda. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 minutes.

Does the train service run daily?

Yes, the train service operates every day.

What is the distance between Cairns Central and Kuranda?

The distance between Cairns Central and Kuranda is 30 kilometers. The road distance is 29.8 kilometers.

How can I get to Kuranda from Cairns Central using public transport?

The best way to get from Cairns Central to Kuranda without a car is to bus which takes 41 minutes and costs $11.49 to $16.60.

How long does it take to travel by bus from Cairns Central Station to Kuranda?

The bus from Cairns Central Station to Kuranda takes 40 minutes including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where can I catch the Cairns Central to Kuranda bus?

Cairns Central to Kuranda bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Cairns Central to Kuranda train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns station.

Where do I catch the Cairns Central to Kuranda train from?

How do I get from Cairns Central to Kuranda?

The best way to get from Cairns Central to Kuranda is to bus which takes 41 minutes and costs $11.49 to $16.60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1.21 to $114.92 and takes 1 hour and 56 minutes.

Where is the Cairns Central to Kuranda bus service going to?

Cairns Central to Kuranda bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Kuranda station.

Where does the Cairns Central to Kuranda train stop?

Cairns Central to Kuranda train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, stop at Kuranda station.

How long is the drive from Cairns Central to Kuranda?

The driving distance between Cairns Central and Kuranda is 30 km. It takes approximately 30 minutes to drive from Cairns Central to Kuranda.

Where can I find hotels near Kuranda?

There are 864+ hotels available in Kuranda. Prices start at $81.47 per night.
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