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TomorrowJun 26
FriJun 27
from US$499
SatJun 28
from US$492
SunJun 29
from US$495
MonJun 30
TueJul 1
from US$492
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Cheap buses leaving Friday

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 27 at
    Departure city: Sydney
    Departure location: Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6
    Arrival time: June 29 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 27 at
    Departure city: Sydney
    Departure location: Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6
    Arrival time: June 29 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 27 at
    Departure city: Sydney
    Departure location: Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6
    Arrival time: June 29 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 27 at
    Departure city: Sydney
    Departure location: Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6
    Arrival time: June 29 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 27 at
    Departure city: Sydney
    Departure location: Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: Cairns
    Destination location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Sydney to Cairns: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$514
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 2h
Number of daily buses1.894736842105263
Earliest bus departure6:00pm
Distance1962 km
Latest bus departure8:30pm

Sydney to Cairns Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Cairns from Sydney, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Sydney - Cairns

  1. How far is Sydney from Cairns?

    It's about 1964 km (1218 miles) from Sydney to Cairns.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
06-23
US$612
06-24
US$602
Today
US$638
06-26
US$577
06-27
US$471
06-28
US$464
06-29
US$468
06-30
US$467
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Sydney to Cairns was searched and found on Jun 28, 2025 with a price of US$464

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

You can expect to pay from US$464 to US$696 for a bus ticket from Sydney to Cairns based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$464 which is on 2025-06-28.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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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 Sydney to Cairns.

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Did you know?

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

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 average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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