Next departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | BRISBANE DOMESTIC AIRPORT | 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | Cheapest | |||||
| Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres | 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | Fastest |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 6:09 AM AEST.
Accepted payments
Bus Brisbane to Cairns: Trip Overview
Compare bus companies
Brisbane to Cairns Bus
Busbud helps you find a bus from Brisbane to Cairns. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.
Bus service from Brisbane to Cairns will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.
From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Brisbane to Cairns, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.
Frequently asked questions on the trip Brisbane - Cairns
How far is Brisbane from Cairns?
The distance between Brisbane and Cairns is around 1392 km (863 miles).
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Brisbane to Cairns was searched and found on Oct 15, 2025 with a price of US$12To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Brisbane to Cairns, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$12 to US$524 for a bus ticket from Brisbane to Cairns based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$12 which is on 2025-10-15.
About Bus Travel
Bus Travel Tips
Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Brisbane and Cairns!
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Brisbane to Cairns, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Brisbane to Cairns that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Brisbane to Cairns while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.
Top travelled bus routes
Why choose Busbud?
The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets
Busbud helps you easily search, compare and book intercity bus tickets on a worlwide scale with our comprehensive list of bus routes and schedules. With several language and currency options available, Busbud seeks to cater to international bus travellers no matter where they are in the world. Busbud prides itself on its worldwide partnerships. We make it possible for you to buy tickets with its large network of trustworthy bus partners like Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others.
People from around the world trust Busbud
Popular Buses Connecting Brisbane
Buses Leaving from Brisbane
- Bus from Brisbane to Townsville
- Bus Brisbane - Toowoomba
- Brisbane - Canberra
- Bus from Brisbane to Rockhampton
- Bus Brisbane - Bundaberg
- Brisbane - Mackay
- Bus from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach
- Bus Brisbane - Cairns
- Brisbane - Maroochydore
- Bus from Brisbane to Yamba
- Bus Brisbane - Bowen
- Brisbane - Ballina
- Bus from Brisbane to Woolgoolga
- Bus Brisbane - Nambucca Heads
- Brisbane - Mooloolaba
Buses Going to Brisbane
- Bus from Melbourne to Brisbane
- Bus Cairns - Brisbane
- Townsville - Brisbane
- Bus from Gold Coast to Brisbane
- Bus Bundaberg - Brisbane
- Canberra - Brisbane
- Bus from Toowoomba to Brisbane
- Bus Ballina - Brisbane
- Dalby - Brisbane
- Bus from Proserpine to Brisbane
- Bus Yamba - Brisbane
- Mackay - Brisbane
- Bus from Miriam Vale to Brisbane
- Bus Gatton - Brisbane
- Southport - Brisbane
Popular Buses Connecting Cairns
Buses Leaving from Cairns
- Bus from Cairns to Brisbane
- Bus Cairns - Townsville
- Cairns - Darwin
- Bus from Cairns to Gold Coast
- Bus Cairns - Rockhampton
- Cairns - Innisfail
- Bus from Cairns to Airlie Beach
- Bus Cairns - Alice Springs
- Cairns - Tully
- Bus from Cairns to Proserpine
- Bus Cairns - Canberra
- Cairns - Byron Bay
- Bus from Cairns to Miriam Vale
- Bus Cairns - Cloncurry
- Cairns - Gympie
Buses Going to Cairns
- Bus from Babinda to Cairns
- Bus Gold Coast - Cairns
- Tablelands - Cairns
- Bus from Townsville to Cairns
- Bus Canberra - Cairns
- Brisbane - Cairns
- Bus from Sydney to Cairns
- Bus Maroochydore - Cairns
- Byron Bay - Cairns
- Bus from Proserpine to Cairns
- Bus Bowen - Cairns
- Charters Towers - Cairns
- Bus from Ayr to Cairns
- Bus Noosa - Cairns
- Ingham - Cairns
Popular routes in this country
- Bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beach
- Bus Sydney - Melbourne
- Byron Bay - Brisbane
- Bus from Mackay to Airlie Beach
- Bus Brisbane - Sydney
- Canberra - Sydney
- Bus from Rockhampton to Townsville
- Bus Airlie Beach - Cairns
- Brunswick Heads - Byron Bay
- Bus from Byron Bay to Noosa
- Bus Melbourne - Canberra
- Byron Bay - Airlie Beach
- Bus from Newcastle to Port Macquarie
- Bus Brisbane - Melbourne
- Newcastle - Byron Bay