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.
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.
👋 Also check out Port Douglas → Cairns if you're planning a return trip.
Take a taxi to Port Douglas.
Cairns Taxis
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | 58min | A$210($140) | on demand | 67km (42 miles) |
Drive | 58min | A$9($6) | on demand | 67km (42 miles) |
Trans North Bus & Coach
QConnect - Sunbus
The following major airports near Port Douglas offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.