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Bus Maroochydore to Cairns: Trip Overview

Bus Maroochydore to Cairns: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$367
Average bus trip duration1d 8h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure11:10 AM
Distance819 miles (1320 km)
Latest bus departure3:40 PM

Maroochydore to Cairns Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures1
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures11:10AM - 3:40PM
Minimum Price$348
Average Ticket Price$367
Minimum Trip Duration1d6h
Average Bus Trip Duration1d8h
Distance819 miles (1320 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound Australia
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Maroochydore - Cairns

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Cairns without flying. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. You also have the option of using carpooling services.

Traveling from Maroochydore to Cairns takes around 1d 8h on average, although the fastest bus will take 1d 6h, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 820 miles (1322 km) that separate the two cities.

Maroochydore and Cairns are 820 miles (1322 km) apart.

About 1 bus travels this route daily, provided by Greyhound Australia. The number of buses from Maroochydore to Cairns can differ depending on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Maroochydore to Cairns a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates from 11:10 AM for the initial departure and runs until 3:40 PM for the final departure.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, choose the bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $348.

The bus ticket costs $367 on average. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $348 to $387, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Once in Cairns, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cairns Golf Club, Cairns Regional Gallery, White Water Rafting, Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park and Daintree Rainforest.

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from Maroochydore to Cairns. Make sure to pack a blanket and a snack to make your trip more comfortable.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Maroochydore and Cairns!

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 Maroochydore to Cairns.

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 Maroochydore to Cairns.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Maroochydore to Cairns while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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Bus from Cairns to Maroochydore

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