How far is Cairns from Mooloolaba?

The distance covered from Cairns to Mooloolaba is 1325 km (822 miles).

Bus Cairns to Mooloolaba from $392 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Cairns to Mooloolaba on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	1d 9h	4:00pm	Walan St near Smith St	No tags
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	1d 4h	11:40am	Walan St near Smith St	No tags
Bus	11:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	1d 5h	4:00pm	Walan St near Smith St	No tags
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	1d 9h	4:00pm	Walan St near Smith St	No tags
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	1d 4h	11:40am	Walan St near Smith St	No tags

Get from Cairns to Mooloolaba

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours, and with fares starting at just $411, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1d 9hAverage Duration

1323 kmDistance

33kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound Australia

4/52,356 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2356 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at $411

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cairns to Mooloolaba by bus

How far is Cairns from Mooloolaba?
The distance covered from Cairns to Mooloolaba is 1325 km (822 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-17

$474

11-18

$472

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11-24

$470

The cheapest trip from Cairns to Mooloolaba was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $470

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

You can expect to pay from $470 to $647 for a bus ticket from Cairns to Mooloolaba based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $470 which is on 2025-11-24.