What is the distance between Innisfail and Cairns?

Innisfail and Cairns are 45 miles (73 km) apart.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cairns?

Once in Cairns, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Jungle Surfing - Canopy Tours, Cairns Botanic Gardens, Kurunda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Mossman Gorge and The Esplanade.

Bus Innisfail to Cairns from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Innisfail to Cairns on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:40pm	Innisfail	1h 20m	8:00pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Innisfail to Cairns on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:25pm	Innisfail	1h 15m	1:40pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Innisfail to Cairns on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:40pm	Innisfail	1h 20m	8:00pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:40pm	Innisfail	1h 20m	8:00pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	No tags

Next departures for Innisfail to Cairns on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:25pm	Innisfail	1h 15m	1:40pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:25pm	Innisfail	1h 15m	1:40pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	No tags
Bus	6:40pm	Innisfail	1h 20m	8:00pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	No tags

Next departures for Innisfail to Cairns on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:40pm	Innisfail	1h 20m	8:00pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Innisfail to Cairns on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:25pm	Innisfail	1h 15m	1:40pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Innisfail to Cairns on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:40pm	Innisfail	1h 20m	8:00pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	Cheapest
Bus	12:25pm	Innisfail	1h 15m	1:40pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	Fastest
Bus	6:40pm	Innisfail	1h 20m	8:00pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	No tags
Bus	6:40pm	Innisfail	1h 20m	8:00pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	No tags
Bus	9:25pm	Innisfail	1h 15m	10:40pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	No tags

Next departures for Innisfail to Cairns on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:25pm	Innisfail	1h 15m	1:40pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:25pm	Innisfail	1h 15m	1:40pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	No tags
Bus	6:40pm	Innisfail	1h 20m	8:00pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	No tags
Bus	9:25pm	Innisfail	1h 15m	10:40pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	No tags
Bus	12:10pm	Innisfail	10h 30m	10:40pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:39 AM AEST.

Get from Innisfail to Cairns

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1h 15mAverage Duration

45 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound Australia

4/52,362 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

According to 19 reviews, Greyhound Australia received a 3.7-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the temperature, but some complained about the timeliness. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at $16

Greyhound Australia Innisfail Cairns recent customer reviews

Bus was 30 minutes late and other boy was sitting on my seat. Requested but he did not get up.

Sukhdeep S.

November 27, 2023

I don’t know if it was supposed to arrive at 1945 but the time of departure was 1845

Romaldo C.

March 10, 2020

A great experience. Very pleased and very much at home. Thanks three thousand. Boasa Faasootauloa

Poasa F.

May 5, 2019

AU bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Innisfail to Cairns by bus

What is the distance between Innisfail and Cairns?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cairns?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$31

11/23

$29

Today

$31

11/25

$31

11/26

$24

11/27

$24

11/28

$31

11/29

$31

The cheapest trip from Innisfail to Cairns was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $24

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

You can expect to pay from $24 to $31 for a bus ticket from Innisfail to Cairns based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-11-27.