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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: September 1 at
    Departure city: Cairns
    Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Arrival time: September 2 at
    Destination city: Brisbane
    Destination location: Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 1 at
    Departure city: Cairns
    Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Arrival time: September 2 at
    Destination city: Brisbane
    Destination location: Brisbane Airport
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 1 at
    Departure city: Cairns
    Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Arrival time: September 2 at
    Destination city: Brisbane
    Destination location: Brisbane Airport
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 1 at
    Departure city: Cairns
    Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Arrival time: September 2 at
    Destination city: Brisbane
    Destination location: Brisbane Airport
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 1 at
    Departure city: Cairns
    Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Arrival time: September 3 at
    Destination city: Brisbane
    Destination location: Brisbane Airport
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Cairns to Brisbane: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$387
Average bus trip duration1d 11h
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure7:00am
Distance861 miles (1388 km)
Latest bus departure3:00pm

Cairns to Brisbane Bus

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

Best price found
08/30
$359
08/31
$368
Today
$359
09/02
$271
09/03
$236
09/04
$274
09/05
$199
09/06
$193
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cairns to Brisbane was searched and found on Sep 6, 2025 with a price of $193

To 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 $193 to $477 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 $193 which is on 2025-09-06.

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Bus Travel Tips

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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.

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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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