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Compare all timetables for the bus from Cairns to Brisbane

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

today
$156
tomorrow
$156
Friday
$353
Saturday
$351
Sunday
$400
Monday
$399
Tuesday
$400

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 28h 35m 8:30 AM Cairns Bus Stop 1:05 PM Brisbane Roma Street Train Station  Economy $156
Greyhound Australia 30h 0m 7:00 AM Cairns Pier Point 1:00 PM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $381
Greyhound Australia 42h 0m 3:00 PM Cairns Bus Stop 9:00 AM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $430
Greyhound Australia 34h 30m 7:00 AM Cairns Bus Stop 5:30 PM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $458

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 28h 35m 8:30 AM Cairns Bus Stop 1:05 PM Brisbane Roma Street Train Station  Economy $156
Greyhound Australia 42h 0m 3:00 PM Cairns Bus Stop 9:00 AM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $428
Greyhound Australia 30h 0m 7:00 AM Cairns Bus Stop 1:00 PM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $437
Greyhound Australia 34h 30m 7:00 AM Cairns Bus Stop 5:30 PM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $455

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound Australia 30h 0m 7:00 AM Cairns Pier Point 1:00 PM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $353
Greyhound Australia 42h 0m 3:00 PM Cairns Bus Stop 9:00 AM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $428
Greyhound Australia 34h 30m 7:00 AM Cairns Bus Stop 5:30 PM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $509
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cairns to Brisbane via Rockhampton, you can save more than $206? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      28h 30m
      0
      8:30 AM
      Cairns
      Bus Stop
      11:45 PM
      Rockhampton
      George Street Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $81
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • Greyhound Australia
      12h 40m
      0
      12:20 AM
      Rockhampton
      Central Station
      1:00 PM
      Brisbane
      Roma St Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound Australia
      Economy
      $66
    Travel Time is 1h 30m shorter, and you will save $206

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound Australia 30h 0m 7:00 AM Cairns Pier Point 1:00 PM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $351
Greyhound Australia 42h 0m 3:00 PM Cairns Bus Stop 9:00 AM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $428
Greyhound Australia 34h 30m 7:00 AM Cairns Bus Stop 5:30 PM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $455
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cairns to Brisbane via Rockhampton, you can save more than $204? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      28h 30m
      0
      8:30 AM
      Cairns
      Bus Stop
      11:45 PM
      Rockhampton
      George Street Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $81
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • Greyhound Australia
      12h 40m
      0
      12:20 AM
      Rockhampton
      Central Station
      1:00 PM
      Brisbane
      Roma St Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound Australia
      Economy
      $66
    Travel Time is 1h 30m shorter, and you will save $204

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound Australia 30h 0m 7:00 AM Cairns Pier Point 1:00 PM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $400
Greyhound Australia 42h 0m 3:00 PM Cairns Bus Stop 9:00 AM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $427
Greyhound Australia 34h 30m 7:00 AM Cairns Bus Stop 5:30 PM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $454
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cairns to Brisbane via Rockhampton, you can save more than $253? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      28h 30m
      0
      8:30 AM
      Cairns
      Bus Stop
      11:45 PM
      Rockhampton
      George Street Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $81
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • Greyhound Australia
      12h 40m
      0
      12:20 AM
      Rockhampton
      Central Station
      1:00 PM
      Brisbane
      Roma St Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound Australia
      Economy
      $66
    Travel Time is 1h 30m shorter, and you will save $253

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound Australia 30h 0m 7:00 AM Cairns Pier Point 1:00 PM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $399
Greyhound Australia 42h 0m 3:00 PM Cairns Bus Stop 9:00 AM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $428
Greyhound Australia 34h 30m 7:00 AM Cairns Bus Stop 5:30 PM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $455
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cairns to Brisbane via Rockhampton, you can save more than $252? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      28h 30m
      0
      8:30 AM
      Cairns
      Bus Stop
      11:45 PM
      Rockhampton
      George Street Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $81
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • Greyhound Australia
      12h 40m
      0
      12:20 AM
      Rockhampton
      Central Station
      1:00 PM
      Brisbane
      Roma St Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound Australia
      Economy
      $66
    Travel Time is 1h 30m shorter, and you will save $252

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound Australia 30h 0m 7:00 AM Cairns Pier Point 1:00 PM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $400
Greyhound Australia 42h 0m 3:00 PM Cairns Bus Stop 9:00 AM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $431
Greyhound Australia 34h 30m 7:00 AM Cairns Bus Stop 5:30 PM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $458
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cairns to Brisbane via Rockhampton, you can save more than $253? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      28h 30m
      0
      8:30 AM
      Cairns
      Bus Stop
      11:45 PM
      Rockhampton
      George Street Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $81
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • Greyhound Australia
      12h 40m
      0
      12:20 AM
      Rockhampton
      Central Station
      1:00 PM
      Brisbane
      Roma St Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound Australia
      Economy
      $66
    Travel Time is 1h 30m shorter, and you will save $253

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cairns to Brisbane is $156 on 4/29/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Cairns and Brisbane

See here how frequent the connections between Cairns and Brisbane are, during different times and days of the week.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Cairns to Brisbane. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Cairns and Brisbane.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 22 buses from Cairns to Brisbane, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Cairns and Brisbane, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cairns to Brisbane

Compare all providers like Greyhound Australia and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Cairns to Brisbane in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cairns to Brisbane starting from $156!

Cheapest Bus $156
Fastest Bus 28h 35m
Earliest Bus 7:00 AM
Latest Bus 3:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 4 Ø
Distance 863.8 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound Australia and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Cairns to Brisbane

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cairns for Brisbane: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/29/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/26
Monday 04/27
Tuesday 04/28
Wednesday 04/29
$227
Thursday 04/30
$225
Friday 05/01
$225
Saturday 05/02
$225
Sunday 05/03
$225
Monday 05/04
$225
Tuesday 05/05
$227
Wednesday 05/06
$164
Thursday 05/07
$225
Friday 05/08
$225
Saturday 05/09
$226
Sunday 05/10
$226
Monday 05/11
$227
Tuesday 05/12
$223
Wednesday 05/13
$225
Thursday 05/14
$226
Friday 05/15
$413
Saturday 05/16
$225
Sunday 05/17
$226
Monday 05/18
$405
Tuesday 05/19
$225
Wednesday 05/20
$225
Thursday 05/21
$226
Friday 05/22
$414
Saturday 05/23

The cheapest time to travel from Cairns to Brisbane

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cairns to Brisbane, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $156, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cairns to Brisbane. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $225.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cairns to Brisbane, with $156. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $427.

How to save money travelling from Cairns to Brisbane

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 Cairns to Brisbane 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 Cairns to Brisbane, 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 Cairns to Brisbane are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cairns to Brisbane

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

Greyhound Australia from Cairns to Brisbane

Greyhound Australia

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

Cheapest Price $351
Fastest Bus 30h 0m
Earliest Bus 7:00 AM
Last Bus 3:00 PM
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 4/28/2026

FlixBus from Cairns to Brisbane

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price $156
Fastest Bus 28h 35m
Earliest Bus 8:30 AM
Last Bus 8:30 AM
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 3/31/2026

All bus stations and stops in Cairns and Brisbane

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

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Cairns to Brisbane? Compare all modes of transports from Cairns to Brisbane.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cairns to Brisbane

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

FAQs about the Cairns to Brisbane bus

How much does a Cairns Brisbane bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $156 and takes 28h 35m to reach Brisbane. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $156 and $509. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Brisbane.

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

Every day, the Cairns to Brisbane 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 Cairns to Brisbane take?

The fastest bus from Cairns to Brisbane is offered by FlixBus and takes 28h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $156. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cairns to Brisbane?

The earliest bus arriving in Brisbane from Cairns starts at 7:00 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 Cairns to Brisbane?

The latest bus trip departing from Cairns for Brisbane starts at 3:00 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 Cairns Brisbane route?

When traveling by bus from Cairns to Brisbane, 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 Cairns and Brisbane?

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

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

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 4 daily trips between Cairns and Brisbane. 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 Cairns to Brisbane?

Prices and availability for 4 trips between Cairns and Brisbane 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 Cairns to Brisbane

Economy
Economy

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

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