How to travel from Hobart to Port Douglas, Australia
The distance between Hobart and Port Douglas is around 3,019km (1,876 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 35m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Hobart to Port Douglas by plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Port Douglas → Hobart if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Hobart (HBA) to Cairns (CNS).
- Duration6h 35m
- Flight time4h 35m
- Typical costA$345($230)
+ 3 others1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Port Douglas.
- Duration1 day 23h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$555($375)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hobart and Port Douglas
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hobart to Port Douglas by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$345 ($230) and will take around 6h 35m.
The distance between Hobart and Port Douglas is around 3,019km (1,876 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,941km (1,827 miles)
It takes around 6h 35m to get from Hobart and Port Douglas by plane.
The quickest way to get from Hobart to Port Douglas is to fly which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx A$345 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Hobart and Port Douglas is to fly which will typically cost around A$345 ($230) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hobart and Port Douglas. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 6h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hobart and Port Douglas. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 6h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Hobart and Port Douglas. Flights depart from Hobart (HBA) and arrive at Cairns (CNS) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 4h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Hobart to Port Douglas. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 6h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Hobart to Port Douglas typically takes around 4h 35m. Flights depart from Hobart (HBA) 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Hobart to Port Douglas. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 6h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hobart to Port Douglas is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around A$345 ($230).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hobart and Port Douglas
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 6h 35m | A$345($230) | every 20 mins | 3,019km (1,876 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 8h 10m | A$455($305) | every 20 mins | 3,048km (1,894 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 23h | A$555($375) | twice daily | 3,596km (2,234 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hobart and Port Douglas
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
Redline
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
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