Bus Brisbane to Rainbow Beach - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach

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

today

$27

tomorrow

$37

Thursday

$64

Friday

$37

Saturday

$64

Sunday

$27

Monday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 50m	1:30 PM	Brisbane	Roma Street Train Station	6:20 PM	Rainbow Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Roma Street Train Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 7/21/2026 1:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Rainbow Beach (Australia) arriving at 7/21/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Greyhound Australia	4h 45m	8:30 AM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	1:15 PM	Rainbow Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$65	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 7/21/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Rainbow Beach (Australia) arriving at 7/21/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Greyhound Australia	5h 10m	12:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	5:10 PM	Rainbow Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$65	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 7/21/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Rainbow Beach (Australia) arriving at 7/21/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
Greyhound Australia	5h 15m	2:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	7:15 PM	Rainbow Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$65	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 7/21/2026 2:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Rainbow Beach (Australia) arriving at 7/21/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound Australia	4h 45m	8:30 AM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	1:15 PM	Rainbow Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$37	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 7/22/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Rainbow Beach (Australia) arriving at 7/22/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Greyhound Australia	5h 10m	12:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	5:10 PM	Rainbow Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$37	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 7/22/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Rainbow Beach (Australia) arriving at 7/22/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
Greyhound Australia	5h 15m	2:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	7:15 PM	Rainbow Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$37	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 7/22/2026 2:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Rainbow Beach (Australia) arriving at 7/22/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Greyhound Australia	8h 40m	8:30 AM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	5:10 PM	Rainbow Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$89	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 7/22/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Rainbow Beach (Australia) arriving at 7/22/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
Greyhound Australia	7h 15m	12:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	7:15 PM	Rainbow Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$89	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 7/22/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Rainbow Beach (Australia) arriving at 7/22/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound Australia	4h 45m	8:30 AM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	1:15 PM	Rainbow Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$64	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 7/23/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Rainbow Beach (Australia) arriving at 7/23/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Greyhound Australia	5h 10m	12:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	5:10 PM	Rainbow Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$64	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 7/23/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Rainbow Beach (Australia) arriving at 7/23/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
Greyhound Australia	5h 15m	2:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	7:15 PM	Rainbow Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$64	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 7/23/2026 2:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Rainbow Beach (Australia) arriving at 7/23/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Greyhound Australia	8h 40m	8:30 AM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	5:10 PM	Rainbow Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$88	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 7/23/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Rainbow Beach (Australia) arriving at 7/23/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
Greyhound Australia	7h 15m	12:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	7:15 PM	Rainbow Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$88	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 7/23/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Rainbow Beach (Australia) arriving at 7/23/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach via Noosa Heads, you can save more than $28? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  4h 30m
  
  0
  
  1:30 PM
  
  Brisbane
  Roma Street Train Station
  
  3:40 PM
  
  Noosa Heads
  Noosa - Sunshine Coast
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Roma Street Train Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 7/24/2026 1:30:00 PM to Noosa - Sunshine Coast, Noosa Heads (Australia) arriving at 7/24/2026 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 10m
  
  0
  
  3:50 PM
  
  Noosa Heads
  Noosa - Sunshine Coast
  
  6:00 PM
  
  Rainbow Beach
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Noosa - Sunshine Coast, Noosa Heads (Australia) at 7/24/2026 3:50:00 PM to Bus Stop, Rainbow Beach (Australia) arriving at 7/24/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
Travel Time is 0h 15m shorter, and you will save $28

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound Australia	4h 45m	8:30 AM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	1:15 PM	Rainbow Beach	Bus Stop		Economy	$37	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 7/24/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Rainbow Beach (Australia) arriving at 7/24/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
	Greyhound Australia	5h 15m	2:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	7:15 PM	Rainbow Beach	Bus Stop		Economy	$37	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 7/24/2026 2:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Rainbow Beach (Australia) arriving at 7/24/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound Australia	5h 10m	12:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	5:10 PM	Rainbow Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$64	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 7/25/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Rainbow Beach (Australia) arriving at 7/25/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
Greyhound Australia	5h 15m	2:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	7:15 PM	Rainbow Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$64	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 7/25/2026 2:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Rainbow Beach (Australia) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Greyhound Australia	7h 15m	12:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	7:15 PM	Rainbow Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$88	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 7/25/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Rainbow Beach (Australia) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach via Noosa Heads, you can save more than $28? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  4h 30m
  
  0
  
  1:30 PM
  
  Brisbane
  Roma Street Train Station
  
  3:40 PM
  
  Noosa Heads
  Noosa - Sunshine Coast
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Roma Street Train Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 7/24/2026 1:30:00 PM to Noosa - Sunshine Coast, Noosa Heads (Australia) arriving at 7/24/2026 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 10m
  
  0
  
  3:50 PM
  
  Noosa Heads
  Noosa - Sunshine Coast
  
  6:00 PM
  
  Rainbow Beach
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Noosa - Sunshine Coast, Noosa Heads (Australia) at 7/24/2026 3:50:00 PM to Bus Stop, Rainbow Beach (Australia) arriving at 7/24/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
Travel Time is 0h 40m shorter, and you will save $28

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 30m	1:30 PM	Brisbane	Roma Street Train Station	6:00 PM	Rainbow Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Roma Street Train Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 7/26/2026 1:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Rainbow Beach (Australia) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Greyhound Australia	5h 10m	12:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	5:10 PM	Rainbow Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$64	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 7/26/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Rainbow Beach (Australia) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
Greyhound Australia	5h 15m	2:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	7:15 PM	Rainbow Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$64	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 7/26/2026 2:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Rainbow Beach (Australia) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Greyhound Australia	7h 15m	12:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	7:15 PM	Rainbow Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$88	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 7/26/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Rainbow Beach (Australia) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach is $24 on 7/28/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Brisbane and Rainbow Beach

See here how frequent the connections between Brisbane and Rainbow Beach are, during different times and days of the week.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Brisbane and Rainbow Beach.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 20 buses from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Brisbane and Rainbow Beach, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach

Compare all providers like Greyhound Australia and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach in one click! Book your bus ticket from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach starting from $24!

Cheapest Bus	$24
Fastest Bus	4h 30m
Earliest Bus	8:30 AM
Latest Bus	2:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	108.1 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound Australia and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Brisbane for Rainbow Beach: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/21/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

$27

Wednesday 07/22

$38

Thursday 07/23

$38

Friday 07/24

$37

Saturday 07/25

$37

Sunday 07/26

$38

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

$24

Wednesday 07/29

$24

Thursday 07/30

$37

Friday 07/31

$24

Saturday 08/01

$38

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

$38

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$38

Friday 08/07

$24

Saturday 08/08

$38

Sunday 08/09

$38

Monday 08/10

$38

Tuesday 08/11

$24

Wednesday 08/12

$36

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

$24

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $24, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $37.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach, with $27. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $37.

How to save money travelling from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach

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 Rainbow Beach 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 Rainbow Beach, 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 Rainbow Beach are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach

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

Greyhound Australia from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach

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

Cheapest Price	$37
Fastest Bus	4h 45m
Earliest Bus	8:30 AM
Last Bus	2:00 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	7/14/2026

FlixBus from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach

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

Cheapest Price	$27
Fastest Bus	4h 30m
Earliest Bus	1:30 PM
Last Bus	1:30 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	6/25/2026

All bus stations and stops in Brisbane and Rainbow Beach

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

Roma St Bus Station

Roma Street, Brisbane Transit Centre 151

Park Road Railway Station

Wooloowin Station

Altandi Station

Fortitude Valley

Bus Stop

Spectrum St 20

Service and Comfort on the bus from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach

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

FAQs about the Brisbane to Rainbow Beach bus

How much does a Brisbane Rainbow Beach bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $24 and takes 4h 50m to reach Rainbow Beach. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $24 and $89. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Rainbow Beach.

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

Every day, the Brisbane to Rainbow Beach bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach take?

The fastest bus from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach is offered by FlixBus and takes 4h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $27. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach?

The earliest bus arriving in Rainbow Beach from Brisbane starts at 8:30 AM. 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 Rainbow Beach?

The latest bus trip departing from Brisbane for Rainbow Beach starts at 2:00 PM. 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 Rainbow Beach route?

When traveling by bus from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach, 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 Rainbow Beach?

You can check all the direct connections between Brisbane and Rainbow Beach 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 Rainbow Beach 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 Rainbow Beach 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 Rainbow Beach 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 Rainbow Beach on your planned travel date.

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

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How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Brisbane and to Rainbow Beach

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Brisbane and to Rainbow Beach. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!