Bus Tickets from Cairns to Alice Springs

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One passenger / one way

  • Departure time: December 8 at
    Departure city: Cairns
    Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Arrival time: December 10 at
    Destination city: Alice Springs
    Destination location: Alice Springs
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 8 at
    Departure city: Cairns
    Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Arrival time: December 10 at
    Destination city: Alice Springs
    Destination location: Alice Springs
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: January 19 at
    Departure city: Cairns
    Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Arrival time: January 21 at
    Destination city: Alice Springs
    Destination location: Alice Springs
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: January 19 at
    Departure city: Cairns
    Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Arrival time: January 21 at
    Destination city: Alice Springs
    Destination location: Alice Springs
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: January 26 at
    Departure city: Cairns
    Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Arrival time: January 28 at
    Destination city: Alice Springs
    Destination location: Alice Springs
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Cairns to Alice Springs: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$406
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 16h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure11:00am
Distance1450 km
Latest bus departure3:00pm

Cairns to Alice Springs Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cairns - Alice Springs

  1. What is the travel distance from Cairns to Alice Springs?

    It's about 1451 km (900 miles) from Cairns to Alice Springs.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cairns to Alice Springs was searched and found on Sep 7, 2025 with a price of US$387

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

You can expect to pay from US$387 to US$442 for a bus ticket from Cairns to Alice Springs based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$387 which is on 2025-09-07.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Cairns and Alice Springs!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Cairns to Alice Springs, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Cairns to Alice Springs that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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