Previously seen trips
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6 | 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6 | 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6 | 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6 | 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6 | 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | No tags |
Get from Sydney to Cairns
The journey takes about 1 day, 23 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $411, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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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 $411
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Sydney to Cairns by bus
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Sydney to Cairns was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $392To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Sydney to Cairns, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $392 to $524 for a bus ticket from Sydney to Cairns based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $392 which is on 2025-11-27.
