How to travel from Cairns to Port Douglas, Australia

The distance between Cairns and Port Douglas is around 67km (42 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 58min.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Cairns to Port Douglas by taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Port Douglas.

  • Duration58min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    A$210($140)
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Drive

Drive to Port Douglas.

  • Duration58min
  • Distance67km (42 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cairns and Port Douglas

There are several options for getting from Cairns to Port Douglas by taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi which costs around A$210 ($140) and will take around 58min.

The distance between Cairns and Port Douglas is around 67km (42 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 59km (36 miles)

It takes around 58min to get from Cairns and Port Douglas by taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 58min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cairns to Port Douglas is to take a taxi which takes around 58min and will set you back approx A$210 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Cairns and Port Douglas, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi which will typically cost around A$210 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cairns and Port Douglas. We recommend that you take a taxi to Port Douglas. instead which will take 58min.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cairns and Port Douglas. We recommend that you take a taxi to Port Douglas. instead which will take 58min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cairns to Port Douglas. We recommend that you take a taxi to Port Douglas. instead which will take 58min.

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 Cairns and Port Douglas. The distance is around 67km (42 miles) by road and it will take around 58min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cairns to Port Douglas is to take a taxi which takes, on average, 58min and will usually cost around A$210 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cairns and Port Douglas

Transport options from Cairns to Port Douglas
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi
58min
A$210($140)
on demand67km (42 miles)
Drive
58min
A$9($6)
on demand67km (42 miles)

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Airports near Port Douglas

The following major airports near Port Douglas offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

CNS
Cairns Airport (CNS)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Port Douglas
CTN
Cooktown Airport (CTN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
120km (74 miles) from Port Douglas
PMK
Palm Island Airport (PMK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
279km (173 miles) from Port Douglas