Previously seen trips
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | Alice Springs | No tags | ||||
| Bus | 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | Alice Springs | No tags | ||||
| Bus | 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | Alice Springs | No tags | ||||
| Bus | 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | Alice Springs | No tags | ||||
| Bus | 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | Alice Springs | No tags |
Get from Cairns to Alice Springs
This route is served by bus only
The journey takes about 1 day, 16 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $408, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
1bus per day
1d 16hAverage Duration
899 milesDistance
36kgCO₂ emissions
Compare bus companies
4 out of 5 stars4/52,362 reviews
Based on 2362 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers 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 $408
AU bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cairns to Alice Springs by bus
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
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$445
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The cheapest trip from Cairns to Alice Springs was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $445To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cairns to Alice Springs, as early as possible.
