Bus from Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach on November 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound AustraliaBus
Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre
Rainbow BeachCheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:09 PM AEST.

Get from Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $70, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
9h 15mAverage Duration
236 kmDistance
6kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach start from $70. The average price for this route is around $114. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach?

    The average bus travel time from Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach is 9h 15m, covering a distance of 236 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 10m and is operated by Greyhound Australia.

  3. Which bus companies service the Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach?

    The earliest bus departs from Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach at 9:30am. And the latest bus departs at 5:45pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach?

    A bus trip from Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11-26
$97
11-27
No data
Today
$139
11-29
$108
11-30
No data
12-01
$89
12-02
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12-03
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $89

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

You can expect to pay from $89 to $139 for a bus ticket from Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $89 which is on 2025-12-01.

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