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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cooktown to Karumba

Composite routes from Cooktown to Karumba

Cheapest
11 h 52 min
Car
982 km.
from $54
Other
11 h 30 min
Bus, Plane
520 km.
from $224.75
14 h 35 min
520 km.
from $207.96
11 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
520 km.
from $320.98

Transport providers

Airlines

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Normanton
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$86.96–$271.74
Plane from Cairns to Normanton
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$81.52–$260.87

Hinterland Aviation

Website:
hinterlandaviation.com.au/
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Kowanyama
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$29.35–$260.87

Bus operators

Trans North Bus & Coach

Phone:
+61 7 3036 2070
Website:
transnorthbus.com.au/
Bus from Cooktown to Mareeba
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$35.87–$51.09
Bus from Mareeba to Karumba
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$81.52–$130.43
Bus from Cooktown to Smithfield
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$41.30–$59.78

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Karumba?

The cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Karumba is to bus which costs $108.70 - $184.78 and takes 14h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cooktown to Karumba?

The fastest way to get from Cooktown to Karumba is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $130.43 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Cooktown and Karumba?

No, there is no direct bus from Cooktown to Karumba. However, there are services departing from Cooktown and arriving at Karumba via Mareeba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.

How far is it from Cooktown to Karumba?

The distance between Cooktown and Karumba is 589 km. The road distance is 982.7 km.

How do I travel from Cooktown to Karumba without a car?

The best way to get from Cooktown to Karumba without a car is to bus which takes 14h 35m and costs $108.70 - $184.78 .

How long does it take to get from Cooktown to Karumba?

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Cooktown to Karumba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cooktown to Karumba bus from?

Cooktown to Karumba bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Cooktown station.

Bus or fly from Cooktown to Karumba?

The best way to get from Cooktown to Karumba is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $130.43 - $336.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $184.78 and takes 14h 35m.

Where does the Cooktown to Karumba bus arrive?

Cooktown to Karumba bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Mareeba station.

Can I drive from Cooktown to Karumba?

Yes, the driving distance between Cooktown to Karumba is 983 km. It takes approximately 11h 52m to drive from Cooktown to Karumba.

Where can I stay near Karumba?

There are three+ hotels available in Karumba. Prices start at $78.49 per night.
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