Bus from Cairns to Brisbane: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cairns to Brisbane on November 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound AustraliaBus
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
BRISBANE DOMESTIC AIRPORTCheapest
Greyhound AustraliaBus
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland CresFastest
Greyhound AustraliaBus
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
Brisbane AirportNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 5:07 PM AEST.

Get from Cairns to Brisbane

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $276, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day
1d 10hAverage Duration
1389 kmDistance
35kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cairns to Brisbane by bus

  1. How far is Cairns from Brisbane?

    It's about 1392 km (863 miles) from Cairns to Brisbane.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
11-25
$519
11-26
$556
Today
$552
11-28
$561
11-29
$390
11-30
$552
12-01
$336
12-02
$338
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cairns to Brisbane was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $336

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cairns to Brisbane, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $336 to $749 for a bus ticket from Cairns to Brisbane based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $336 which is on 2025-12-01.

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