The distance between Brisbane and Port Douglas is around 1,477km (918 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Brisbane to Port Douglas by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS).
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Take the bus to Cairns Central Station and then to Port Douglas.
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Take the train to Cairns Central Station then take the bus to Port Douglas.
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There are several options for getting from Brisbane to Port Douglas by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around A$175 ($120) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$195 ($130).
The distance between Brisbane and Port Douglas is around 1,477km (918 miles).
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Brisbane and Port Douglas by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brisbane to Port Douglas is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx A$195 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Brisbane and Port Douglas, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around A$175 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Brisbane and Port Douglas. We recommend that you fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brisbane and Port Douglas. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Brisbane to Port Douglas. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cairns Central Station and Port Douglas. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.
Premier Motor Service and Trans North Bus & Coach run regular bus services between Brisbane and Port Douglas. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Brisbane and Port Douglas. Flights depart from Brisbane (BNE) and arrive at Cairns (CNS). The flight takes around 2h 20m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Brisbane and Port Douglas with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 20m.
Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas fly between Brisbane and Port Douglas. Flights depart from Brisbane (BNE) and and arrive into Cairns (CNS). These flights usually take around 2h 20m.
The flight from Brisbane to Port Douglas typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Brisbane (BNE) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Brisbane and Port Douglas. The distance is around 1,903km (1,182 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brisbane to Port Douglas is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around A$195 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 4h 15m | A$195($130) | every 20 mins | 1,477km (918 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 40m | A$175($120) | every 20 mins | 1,661km (1,032 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 6h | A$270($180) | 3 times a week | 2,046km (1,271 miles) |
Train and Bus | 1 day 1h | A$270($180) | 3 times a week | 1,721km (1,070 miles) |
Drive | 22h 30m | A$255($170) | on demand | 1,903km (1,182 miles) |
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Queensland Rail Travel
Trans North Bus & Coach
Premier Motor Service
The following major airports near Port Douglas offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.