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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres | Cheapest | |||||
| 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres | Fastest | |||||
| 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | Brisbane Airport | No tags | |||||
| 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | Brisbane Airport | No tags | |||||
| 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | Brisbane Airport | No tags |
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Bus Cairns to Brisbane: Trip Overview
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Cairns to Brisbane Bus
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cairns to Brisbane was searched and found on Aug 27, 2025 with a price of $191To 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 $191 to $469 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 $191 which is on 2025-08-27.
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If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Cairns to Brisbane but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.
From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Cairns to Brisbane.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Cairns to Brisbane.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Cairns to Brisbane while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!
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.
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
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