Bus Tickets from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach

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Cheap buses leaving today

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Brisbane
    Departure location: Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Rainbow Beach
    Destination location: Rainbow Beach
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Brisbane
    Departure location: Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Rainbow Beach
    Destination location: Rainbow Beach
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Brisbane
    Departure location: Brisbane Airport
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Rainbow Beach
    Destination location: Rainbow Beach
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Brisbane
    Departure location: Brisbane Airport
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Rainbow Beach
    Destination location: Rainbow Beach
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Brisbane
    Departure location: Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Rainbow Beach
    Destination location: Rainbow Beach
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Brisbane to Rainbow Beach: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$65
Average Bus Trip Duration5h 55m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure7:45am
Distance165 km
Latest bus departure2:00pm

Brisbane to Rainbow Beach Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Brisbane - Rainbow Beach

  1. What is the distance between Brisbane and Rainbow Beach?

    Brisbane and Rainbow Beach are 175 km (109 miles) apart.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07-29
US$58
07-30
US$52
Today
US$38
08-01
US$34
08-02
US$34
08-03
US$34
08-04
US$34
08-05
US$34
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach was searched and found on Aug 5, 2025 with a price of US$34

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$34 to US$80 for a bus ticket from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$34 which is on 2025-08-05.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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