What is the travel distance from Cairns to Byron Bay?

The distance between Cairns and Byron Bay is around 1532 km (950 miles).

Bus Cairns to Byron Bay from $530 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Cairns to Byron Bay on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	1d 10h	6:15pm	Butler st	No tags
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	1d 10h	6:15pm	Butler st	No tags
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	1d 10h	6:15pm	Butler st	No tags
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	1d 10h	6:15pm	Butler st	No tags
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	1d 10h	6:15pm	Butler st	No tags

Get from Cairns to Byron Bay

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $557, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 10hAverage Duration

1530 kmDistance

38kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound Australia

4/52,351 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2351 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at $557

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cairns to Byron Bay by bus

What is the travel distance from Cairns to Byron Bay?
The distance between Cairns and Byron Bay is around 1532 km (950 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$707

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$530

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The cheapest trip from Cairns to Byron Bay was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $530

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

You can expect to pay from $530 to $707 for a bus ticket from Cairns to Byron Bay based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $530 which is on 2025-11-18.