Bus Tickets from Gold Coast to Cairns

Find affordable bus tickets from Gold Coast to Cairns with flexible options. Book your trip now

Join 75M+ travelers booking 2M+ routes across 85+ countries.
Enjoy our 24/7 customer service to assist you at every step.
Cancel anytime and receive a 100% refund, no reason needed.
WedJun 25
TodayJun 26
from US$450
TomorrowJun 27
from US$450
SatJun 28
SunJun 29
MonJun 30
TueJul 1
WedJul 2

Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 26 at
    Departure city: Gold Coast
    Departure location: Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre
    Arrival time: June 27 at
    Destination city: Cairns
    Destination location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: June 26 at
    Departure city: Gold Coast
    Departure location: Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre
    Arrival time: June 27 at
    Destination city: Cairns
    Destination location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 26 at
    Departure city: Gold Coast
    Departure location: Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre
    Arrival time: June 27 at
    Destination city: Cairns
    Destination location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

Last refresh of the prices: 2025-06-19 AEST.

Prices and availability are subject to change.

Accepted payments

  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • China Union Pay
  • Diners Club Canada
  • Discover Click to Pay
  • JCB payment
  • Klarna (Pay over time)
  • Google Pay

Bus Gold Coast to Cairns: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$447
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 8h
Number of daily buses1.7391304347826084
Earliest bus departure9:30am
Distance1460 km
Latest bus departure12:00pm

Gold Coast to Cairns Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Gold Coast to Cairns. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Gold Coast to Cairns from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Gold Coast to Cairns, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Gold Coast - Cairns

  1. What is the travel distance from Gold Coast to Cairns?

    The distance between Gold Coast and Cairns is approximately 1463 km (907 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
06-24
US$464
06-25
US$331
Today
US$428
06-27
US$427
06-28
No data
06-29
No data
06-30
US$362
07-01
US$357
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gold Coast to Cairns was searched and found on Jun 25, 2025 with a price of US$331

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

You can expect to pay from US$331 to US$464 for a bus ticket from Gold Coast to Cairns based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$357 which is on 2025-07-01.

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 Gold Coast and Cairns!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Gold Coast to Cairns, 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 Gold Coast to Cairns that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Gold Coast to Cairns.

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!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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.

Will you be returning to Gold Coast by bus?

Bus from Gold Coast to Cairns

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

Busbud.com makes it easy for you to find, compare and book city-to-city bus tickets, all over the world. We save you the extra trip to the bus station. Use Busbud to book your trip online, in your own language and currency, wherever you are. Busbud partners with safe and reliable bus companies throughout the world such as Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others so you can buy tickets without a worry.

People from around the world trust Busbud

‌

Popular Buses Connecting Gold Coast

Buses Leaving from Gold Coast

Buses Going to Gold Coast

Popular Buses Connecting Cairns

Buses Leaving from Cairns

Buses Going to Cairns