What is the distance between Cairns and Rainbow Beach?

It's about 1255 km (778 miles) from Cairns to Rainbow Beach.

Bus from Cairns to Rainbow Beach starting at US$296 | Compare & Save up to 10%

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Departure time: June 29 at 7:00am
Departure city: Cairns
Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
Arrival time: June 30 at 8:20am
Destination city: Rainbow Beach
Destination location: Rainbow Beach
Operated by: Greyhound Australia
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 1h
Departure time: June 29 at 7:00am
Departure city: Cairns
Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
Arrival time: June 30 at 8:20am
Destination city: Rainbow Beach
Destination location: Rainbow Beach
Operated by: Greyhound Australia
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 1h
Departure time: June 29 at 7:00am
Departure city: Cairns
Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
Arrival time: June 30 at 12:25pm
Destination city: Rainbow Beach
Destination location: Rainbow Beach
Operated by: Greyhound Australia
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 5h
Departure time: June 29 at 7:00am
Departure city: Cairns
Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
Arrival time: June 30 at 12:25pm
Destination city: Rainbow Beach
Destination location: Rainbow Beach
Operated by: Greyhound Australia
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 5h

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Bus Cairns to Rainbow Beach: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$307

Average Bus Trip Duration1d 1h

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure7:00am

Distance1253 km

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Greyhound Australia

4/52,185 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.9

Based on 2185 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at US$307

AU Bus Companies: Greyhound Australia, Byron Bus, SkyBus

Cairns to Rainbow Beach Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cairns - Rainbow Beach

What is the distance between Cairns and Rainbow Beach?
It's about 1255 km (778 miles) from Cairns to Rainbow Beach.

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 Rainbow Beach!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Cairns to Rainbow Beach.

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 Rainbow Beach that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

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.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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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