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TomorrowAug 4
from US$245
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WedAug 6
from US$202
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from US$208
FriAug 8
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Cairns
    Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Arrival time: August 6 at
    Destination city: Brisbane
    Destination location: Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Cairns
    Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: Brisbane
    Destination location: Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Cairns
    Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: Brisbane
    Destination location: Brisbane Airport
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Cairns
    Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: Brisbane
    Destination location: Brisbane Airport
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Cairns
    Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: Brisbane
    Destination location: Brisbane Airport
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Cairns to Brisbane: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$352
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 11h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure7:00am
Distance1388 km
Latest bus departure3:00pm

Cairns to Brisbane Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cairns - Brisbane

  1. How far is Cairns from Brisbane?

    It's about 1392 km (863 miles) from Cairns to Brisbane.

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

Best price found
08-01
US$362
08-02
US$353
Today
US$268
08-04
US$233
08-05
US$197
08-06
US$191
08-07
US$198
08-08
US$192
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cairns to Brisbane was searched and found on Aug 6, 2025 with a price of US$191

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

You can expect to pay from US$191 to US$387 for a bus ticket from Cairns to Brisbane based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$191 which is on 2025-08-06.

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Did you know?

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

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