Bus to Cairns

All about buses to Cairns

Are you looking for a cheap bus to Cairns? Compare all 2 bus companies to Cairns and find out departure and arrival times, all 2 bus stations in Cairns, travel times and of course the best prices for the 41 daily buses to Cairns.

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Country	Australia
Bus Routes	41
Bus Stations	2
Cheapest Trip	$12
Most popular Bus Companies

Cheap bus tickets to Cairns

Con-X-ion

0h 45m

0

5:30 AM

Cairns Airport
Cairns Airport

6:15 AM

Cairns
Bus Stop

0

Economy

$12

A Bus from Con-X-ion goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 12/12/2025 5:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 12/12/2025 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
Greyhound Australia

1h 15m

0

12:25 PM

Innisfail
Bus Stop

1:40 PM

Cairns
Pier Point

0

Economy

$21

A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Innisfail (Australia) at 12/18/2025 12:25:00 PM to Pier Point, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 12/18/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Greyhound Australia

5h 40m

0

8:00 AM

Townsville
Bus Stop

1:40 PM

Cairns
Bus Stop

0

Economy

$46

A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) at 12/15/2025 8:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 12/15/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Greyhound Australia

5h 40m

0

5:00 PM

Townsville
Bus Stop

10:40 PM

Cairns
Bus Stop

0

Economy

$48

A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) at 12/15/2025 5:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 12/15/2025 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Greyhound Australia

5h 40m

0

5:00 PM

Townsville
Bus Stop

10:40 PM

Cairns
Bus Stop

0

Economy

$50

A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) at 12/13/2025 5:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 12/13/2025 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Greyhound Australia

5h 40m

0

5:00 PM

Townsville
Bus Stop

10:40 PM

Cairns
Pier Point

0

Economy

$53

A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) at 12/15/2025 5:00:00 PM to Pier Point, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 12/15/2025 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Greyhound Australia

5h 40m

0

5:00 PM

Townsville
Bus Stop

10:40 PM

Cairns
Bus Stop

0

Economy

$55

A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) at 12/12/2025 5:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 12/12/2025 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Greyhound Australia

5h 40m

0

2:20 PM

Townsville
Bus Stop

8:00 PM

Cairns
Bus Stop

0

Economy

$64

A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) at 12/15/2025 2:20:00 PM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 12/15/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Greyhound Australia

5h 40m

0

8:00 AM

Townsville
Bus Stop

1:40 PM

Cairns
Bus Stop

0

Economy

$65

A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) at 12/13/2025 8:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 12/13/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Greyhound Australia

5h 40m

0

8:00 AM

Townsville
Bus Stop

1:40 PM

Cairns
Bus Stop

0

Economy

$66

A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) at 12/12/2025 8:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 12/12/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Greyhound Australia

5h 40m

0

8:00 AM

Townsville
Bus Stop

1:40 PM

Cairns
Pier Point

0

Economy

$72

A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) at 12/15/2025 8:00:00 AM to Pier Point, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 12/15/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Greyhound Australia

5h 40m

0

8:00 AM

Townsville
Bus Stop

1:40 PM

Cairns
Bus Stop

0

Economy

$73

A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) at 12/15/2025 8:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 12/15/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Greyhound Australia

5h 40m

0

8:00 AM

Townsville
Bus Stop

1:40 PM

Cairns
Bus Stop

0

Economy

$74

A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) at 12/13/2025 8:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 12/13/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Greyhound Australia

27h 0m

0

5:00 PM

Townsville
Bus Stop

8:00 PM

Cairns
Bus Stop

0

Economy

$198

A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) at 12/12/2025 5:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 12/13/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $198 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 0m

On this page, we also show you the cheapest bus tickets to Cairns over the next few days. You’ll also receive information about intercity bus stops in Cairns which will help you find your way around. You will also find the most popular bus routes to Cairns.

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By the way: If available, we will also show you information about other modes of transportation, such as trains, carpooling and flights, with which you can get to Cairns.

All bus stops in Cairns

Bus Stop

Pier Point

Pier Point Road

FAQs about the bus route to Cairns

Is there a direct bus to Cairns?

Whether there is a direct bus route to Cairns depends on which city you are traveling from. Therefore, simply enter your starting city in our search to find out whether there is a direct bus connection to Cairns. In this context, keep in mind that depending on the travel date, there may be fewer direct connections.

What can I take with me on my bus ride to Cairns?

Depending on which provider you travel to Cairns with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. To find out whether you can take your bike, snowboard or skis with you, for example, simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment and amenities does the bus to Cairns have?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. Most buses now have air conditioning, sockets and Wi-Fi on board. Services, such as Hand luggage and Free Luggage, are often free of charge. Some bus providers also offer additional services for an added fee, including Bulky luggage and Member discount. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment and services available on the bus to Cairns on your planned travel date.

Which bus stops are there in Cairns?

There is a total of 2 bus stops in Cairns. Most buses stop at Bus Stop. Check out our map of Cairns to find the bus stop that suits you best.

Which bus companies go to Cairns?

There are 2 bus providers going to Cairns: Greyhound Australia and Con-X-ion

How can I find the best bus-deals to Cairns?

Find the best ticket deals to Cairns easily with CheckMyBus. Just enter your starting city and travel date in our search and start searching. You can then filter the results according to your needs or sort them by price or travel time.

How much could I save by comparing buses to Cairns?

How much you can save depends on the city from where you are travelling to Cairns. Usually, you can save more by booking your ticket highly in advance. To find the cheapest offer to Cairns, go to our search, enter your starting city and travel date, and then start searching to find all the possible options.

Why does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals to Cairns?

CheckMyBus connects directly to multiple real-time interfaces (APIs) to retrieve first-hand prices and schedules for 41 daily connections from 2 different operators, including real-time seat availability for bus trips to Cairns. With validated and constantly updated information from reliable sources, you can easily compare all available options and choose the one that suits you best.

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Matching 2 operators arriving at 2 stations in Cairns, resulting in 41 daily connections, requires advanced technology. CheckMyBus retrieves real-time data from booking partners and operators through direct API connections. All information is processed within our infrastructure and provided to you in real-time - within milliseconds.