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Compare all timetables for the bus from Brisbane to Cairns

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Brisbane to Cairns from various bus operators like Greyhound Australia or FlixBus for the next days.

today
$169
tomorrow
$163
Wednesday
$486
Thursday
$471
Friday
Saturday
$433
Sunday

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 28h 0m 1:30 PM Brisbane Roma Street Train Station 5:30 PM Cairns Bus Stop  Economy $169

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 28h 0m 1:30 PM Brisbane Roma Street Train Station 5:30 PM Cairns Bus Stop  Economy $163
Greyhound Australia 35h 30m 8:30 AM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station 8:00 PM Cairns Bus Stop  Economy $432
Greyhound Australia 32h 0m 12:00 PM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station 8:00 PM Cairns Bus Stop  Economy $504

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound Australia 34h 0m 10:00 AM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station 8:00 PM Cairns Bus Stop  Economy $486
Greyhound Australia 35h 30m 8:30 AM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station 8:00 PM Cairns Bus Stop  Economy $488
  • Did you know that if you travel from Brisbane to Cairns via Rockhampton, you can save more than $256? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      34h 30m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Brisbane
      Roma St Bus Station
      7:45 PM
      Rockhampton
      George Street Bus Stop
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $135
      • Waiting Time 6h 45m
    • FlixBus
      15h 0m
      0
      2:30 AM
      Rockhampton
      George Street Bus Stop
      5:30 PM
      Cairns
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $94
    Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save $256

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound Australia 32h 0m 12:00 PM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station 8:00 PM Cairns Bus Stop  Economy $471
Greyhound Australia 38h 10m 8:30 AM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station 10:40 PM Cairns Bus Stop  Economy $497
Greyhound Australia 34h 40m 12:00 PM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station 10:40 PM Cairns Bus Stop  Economy $497
  • Did you know that if you travel from Brisbane to Cairns via Rockhampton, you can save more than $241? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      34h 30m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Brisbane
      Roma St Bus Station
      7:45 PM
      Rockhampton
      George Street Bus Stop
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $135
      • Waiting Time 6h 45m
    • FlixBus
      15h 0m
      0
      2:30 AM
      Rockhampton
      George Street Bus Stop
      5:30 PM
      Cairns
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $94
    Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save $241

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound Australia 38h 10m 8:30 AM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station 10:40 PM Cairns Bus Stop  Economy $433
  • Did you know that if you travel from Brisbane to Cairns via Rockhampton, you can save more than $252? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      52h 0m
      0
      1:30 PM
      Brisbane
      Roma Street Train Station
      2:15 AM
      Rockhampton
      George Street Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $86
      • Waiting Time 24h 15m
    • FlixBus
      15h 0m
      0
      2:30 AM
      Rockhampton
      George Street Bus Stop
      5:30 PM
      Cairns
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $95
    Travel time is 13h 50m longer, but you will save $252

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Brisbane to Cairns is $163 on 1/27/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Brisbane and Cairns

See here how frequent the connections between Brisbane and Cairns are, during different times and days of the week.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from Brisbane to Cairns. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Brisbane and Cairns.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 5 buses from Brisbane to Cairns, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Brisbane and Cairns, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Brisbane to Cairns

Compare all providers like Greyhound Australia and FlixBus that travel 2 times every day by bus from Brisbane to Cairns in one click! Book your bus ticket from Brisbane to Cairns starting from $163!

Cheapest Bus $163
Fastest Bus 28h 0m
Earliest Bus 1:30 PM
Latest Bus 8:30 AM
Daily Bus Routes 2 Ø
Distance 863.8 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound Australia and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Brisbane to Cairns

Every day, 2 buses from 2 bus companies leave Brisbane for Cairns: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/19/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 01/18
Monday 01/19
$169
Tuesday 01/20
$432
Wednesday 01/21
$429
Thursday 01/22
$471
Friday 01/23
Saturday 01/24
$433
Sunday 01/25
Monday 01/26
$185
Tuesday 01/27
$163
Wednesday 01/28
$310
Thursday 01/29
Friday 01/30
$434
Saturday 01/31
$308
Sunday 02/01
Monday 02/02
$430
Tuesday 02/03
Wednesday 02/04
$313
Thursday 02/05
Friday 02/06
$331
Saturday 02/07
$229
Sunday 02/08
Monday 02/09
$187
Tuesday 02/10
$187
Wednesday 02/11
Thursday 02/12
$197
Friday 02/13
$299
Saturday 02/14

The cheapest time to travel from Brisbane to Cairns

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Brisbane to Cairns, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $163, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Brisbane to Cairns. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $310.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Brisbane to Cairns, with $163. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $432.

How to save money travelling from Brisbane to Cairns

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Brisbane to Cairns in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Brisbane to Cairns, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Brisbane to Cairns are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Brisbane to Cairns

These are the most booked bus companies between Brisbane to Cairns from our users.

FlixBus from Brisbane to Cairns

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Brisbane to Cairns:

Cheapest Price $163
Fastest Bus 28h 0m
Earliest Bus 1:30 PM
Last Bus 1:30 PM
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 1/11/2026

Greyhound Australia from Brisbane to Cairns

Greyhound Australia

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound Australia bus route Brisbane to Cairns:

Cheapest Price $432
Fastest Bus 32h 0m
Earliest Bus 8:30 AM
Last Bus 8:30 AM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 1/12/2026

All bus stations and stops in Brisbane and Cairns

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Brisbane and Cairns.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Brisbane to Cairns

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Brisbane to Cairns? Or which bus companies serve the route Brisbane to Cairns? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Brisbane to Cairns bus

How much does a Brisbane Cairns bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $163 and takes 28h 0m to reach Cairns. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Brisbane to Cairns?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $163 and $504. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cairns.

On average, how many connections are available from Brisbane to Cairns each day?

Every day, the Brisbane to Cairns bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Brisbane to Cairns take?

The fastest bus from Brisbane to Cairns is offered by FlixBus and takes 28h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $169. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Brisbane to Cairns?

The earliest bus arriving in Cairns from Brisbane starts at 1:30 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Brisbane to Cairns?

The latest bus trip departing from Brisbane for Cairns starts at 8:30 AM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Brisbane Cairns route?

When traveling by bus from Brisbane to Cairns, passengers can travel with Greyhound Australia and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Brisbane and Cairns?

You can check all the direct connections between Brisbane and Cairns by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound Australia and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Brisbane to Cairns bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Brisbane Cairns bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Brisbane Cairns bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Brisbane to Cairns on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Brisbane to Cairns?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 2 daily trips between Brisbane and Cairns. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Brisbane to Cairns?

Prices and availability for 2 trips between Brisbane and Cairns change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Brisbane to Cairns

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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