How to travel from Adelaide to Port Douglas, Australia
The distance between Adelaide and Port Douglas is around 2,209km (1,373 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 50m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Adelaide to Port Douglas by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Port Douglas → Adelaide if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Cairns (CNS).
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical costA$315($210)
+ 2 othersBus and Train
Take the bus to Albury then take the train to Central Station and then to Brisbane then take the bus to Cairns Central Station and then to Port Douglas.
- Duration2 days 18h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costA$590($395)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Drive
Drive to Port Douglas.
- Duration1 day 11h
- Distance3,035km (1,886 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Adelaide and Port Douglas
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Port Douglas by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$315 ($210) and will take around 4h 50m.
The distance between Adelaide and Port Douglas is around 2,209km (1,373 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,161km (1,343 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Adelaide and Port Douglas by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 11h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Port Douglas is to fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx A$315 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Port Douglas, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around A$315 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Adelaide and Port Douglas. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Adelaide and Port Douglas. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Adelaide and Port Douglas. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and arrive at Cairns (CNS). The flight takes around 3hrs.
Yes there is a direct flight between Adelaide and Port Douglas with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3hrs.
Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly between Adelaide and Port Douglas. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and and arrive into Cairns (CNS). These flights usually take around 3hrs.
The flight from Adelaide to Port Douglas typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and and arrive into Cairns (CNS).
The closest major airport to Port Douglas is Cairns Airport (CNS) (CNS) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Port Douglas. Cooktown Airport (CTN) (CTN) and Palm Island Airport (PMK) (PMK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Adelaide and Port Douglas. The distance is around 3,035km (1,886 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 11h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Port Douglas is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around A$315 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Adelaide and Port Douglas
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 4h 50m | A$315($210) | every 20 mins | 2,209km (1,373 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 2 days 18h | A$590($395) | 3 times a week | 4,593km (2,854 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 2 days 20h | A$820($550) | once a week | 4,394km (2,730 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 11h | A$405($270) | on demand | 3,035km (1,886 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Adelaide and Port Douglas
Train operators
XPT
NSW TrainLink
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
Queensland Rail Travel
Great Southern
Bus companies
V-Line
Premier Motor Service
Trans North Bus & Coach
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Airports near Port Douglas
The following major airports near Port Douglas offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Cairns Airport (CNS)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Port Douglas
Cooktown Airport (CTN)
- Distance
- 120km (74 miles) from Port Douglas
Palm Island Airport (PMK)
- Distance
- 279km (173 miles) from Port Douglas