Bus Melbourne to Brisbane: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Melbourne to Brisbane

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

today

$334

tomorrow

$335

Sunday

$332

Monday

$332

Tuesday

$313

Wednesday

Thursday

$289

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound Australia	38h 0m	10:00 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	11:00 AM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station		Economy	$334	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/12/2025 10:00:00 PM to Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 12/14/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $334 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Melbourne to Brisbane via Sydney, you can save more than $154? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  25h 20m
  
  0
  
  10:10 AM
  
  Melbourne
  Southern Cross Station
  
  9:40 PM
  
  Sydney
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $53
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/14/2025 10:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) arriving at 12/14/2025 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
- 12Go Asia
  
  13h 0m
  
  0
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Sydney
  Central Bus Station
  
  10:30 AM
  
  Brisbane
  Roma St Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $127
  
  A Bus from 12Go Asia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/14/2025 10:30:00 PM to Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 12/15/2025 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Travel Time is 11h 40m shorter, and you will save $154

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound Australia	38h 0m	10:00 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	11:00 AM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station		Economy	$335	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/13/2025 10:00:00 PM to Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 12/15/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $335 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Melbourne to Brisbane via Sydney, you can save more than $155? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  25h 20m
  
  0
  
  10:10 AM
  
  Melbourne
  Southern Cross Station
  
  9:40 PM
  
  Sydney
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $53
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/14/2025 10:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) arriving at 12/14/2025 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
- 12Go Asia
  
  13h 0m
  
  0
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Sydney
  Central Bus Station
  
  10:30 AM
  
  Brisbane
  Roma St Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $127
  
  A Bus from 12Go Asia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/14/2025 10:30:00 PM to Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 12/15/2025 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Travel Time is 11h 40m shorter, and you will save $155

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound Australia	38h 0m	10:00 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	11:00 AM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station		Economy	$332	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/14/2025 10:00:00 PM to Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 12/16/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $332 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Melbourne to Brisbane via Sydney, you can save more than $173? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  49h 50m
  
  0
  
  10:10 AM
  
  Melbourne
  Southern Cross Station
  
  9:40 PM
  
  Sydney
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $46
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/16/2025 10:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) arriving at 12/16/2025 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
- Bookaway
  
  17h 0m
  
  0
  
  7:00 PM
  
  Sydney
  Central Bus Station
  
  11:00 AM
  
  Brisbane
  Roma St Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $113
  
  A Bus from Bookaway goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/17/2025 7:00:00 PM to Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 12/18/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
Travel time is 12h 50m longer, but you will save $173

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound Australia	38h 0m	10:00 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	11:00 AM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station		Economy	$332	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/15/2025 10:00:00 PM to Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 12/17/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $332 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Melbourne to Brisbane via Sydney, you can save more than $173? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  49h 50m
  
  0
  
  10:10 AM
  
  Melbourne
  Southern Cross Station
  
  9:40 PM
  
  Sydney
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $46
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/16/2025 10:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) arriving at 12/16/2025 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
- Bookaway
  
  17h 0m
  
  0
  
  7:00 PM
  
  Sydney
  Central Bus Station
  
  11:00 AM
  
  Brisbane
  Roma St Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $113
  
  A Bus from Bookaway goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/17/2025 7:00:00 PM to Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 12/18/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
Travel time is 12h 50m longer, but you will save $173

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound Australia	38h 0m	10:00 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	11:00 AM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station		Economy	$313	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/16/2025 10:00:00 PM to Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 12/18/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $313 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Melbourne to Brisbane via Sydney, you can save more than $154? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  49h 50m
  
  0
  
  10:10 AM
  
  Melbourne
  Southern Cross Station
  
  9:40 PM
  
  Sydney
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $46
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/16/2025 10:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) arriving at 12/16/2025 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
- Bookaway
  
  17h 0m
  
  0
  
  7:00 PM
  
  Sydney
  Central Bus Station
  
  11:00 AM
  
  Brisbane
  Roma St Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $113
  
  A Bus from Bookaway goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/17/2025 7:00:00 PM to Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 12/18/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
Travel time is 12h 50m longer, but you will save $154

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound Australia	38h 0m	10:00 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	11:00 AM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station		Economy	$289	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/18/2025 10:00:00 PM to Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 12/20/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $289 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Melbourne to Brisbane via Sydney, you can save more than $130? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  49h 50m
  
  0
  
  10:10 AM
  
  Melbourne
  Southern Cross Station
  
  9:40 PM
  
  Sydney
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $46
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/16/2025 10:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) arriving at 12/16/2025 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
- Bookaway
  
  17h 0m
  
  0
  
  7:00 PM
  
  Sydney
  Central Bus Station
  
  11:00 AM
  
  Brisbane
  Roma St Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $113
  
  A Bus from Bookaway goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/17/2025 7:00:00 PM to Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 12/18/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
Travel time is 12h 50m longer, but you will save $130

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Melbourne to Brisbane is $164 on 12/30/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Facts about the bus from Melbourne to Brisbane

Compare all providers like Greyhound Australia that travel 1 times every day by bus from Melbourne to Brisbane in one click! Book your bus ticket from Melbourne to Brisbane starting from $164!

Cheapest Bus	$164
Fastest Bus	37h 0m
Earliest Bus	10:00 PM
Latest Bus	10:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	1 Ø
Distance	854.5 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound Australia

Cheapest bus connections from Melbourne to Brisbane

Every day, 1 buses from 1 bus companies leave Melbourne for Brisbane: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/12/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

$254

Saturday 12/13

$255

Sunday 12/14

$239

Monday 12/15

$253

Tuesday 12/16

$251

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

$177

Friday 12/19

$235

Saturday 12/20

$258

Sunday 12/21

$251

Monday 12/22

$252

Tuesday 12/23

$271

Wednesday 12/24

$256

Thursday 12/25

$175

Friday 12/26

$276

Saturday 12/27

$189

Sunday 12/28

$236

Monday 12/29

Tuesday 12/30

$164

Wednesday 12/31

Thursday 01/01

Friday 01/02

Saturday 01/03

How to save money travelling from Melbourne 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Brisbane are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Melbourne to Brisbane

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

Greyhound Australia from Melbourne to Brisbane

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

Cheapest Price	$289
Fastest Bus	37h 0m
Earliest Bus	10:00 PM
Last Bus	10:00 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	12/11/2025

All bus stations and stops in Melbourne and Brisbane

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

Deer Park

Ballarat Rd

Melton

High Street Service Rd

Southern Cross Station

Spencer Street 99

Victoria St/The Esplanade

Swanston Street Bus Stop

Roma St Bus Station

Roma Street, Brisbane Transit Centre 151

Park Road Railway Station

Wooloowin Station

Eagle Junction Station

Altandi Station

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 Melbourne to Brisbane? Compare all modes of transports from Melbourne to Brisbane.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Melbourne to Brisbane

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

FAQs about the Melbourne to Brisbane bus

How much does a Melbourne Brisbane bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $164 and takes 37h 0m to reach Brisbane. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $164 and $335. 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 Melbourne to Brisbane each day?

Every day, the Melbourne to Brisbane bus route is served by approximately 1 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Melbourne to Brisbane is offered by Greyhound Australia and takes 37h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $334. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Melbourne to Brisbane?

The earliest bus arriving in Brisbane from Melbourne starts at 10:00 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 Melbourne to Brisbane?

The latest bus trip departing from Melbourne for Brisbane starts at 10:00 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 Melbourne Brisbane route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Brisbane?

You can check all the direct connections between Melbourne 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.

What can I take with me on the Melbourne 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Brisbane on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Melbourne and to Brisbane

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