Bus Tickets from Cairns to Rainbow Beach

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Next departures for Cairns to Rainbow Beach on October 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Australia
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
Rainbow BeachCheapest
Greyhound Australia
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
Rainbow BeachFastest
Greyhound Australia
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
Rainbow BeachNo tags
Greyhound Australia
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
Rainbow BeachNo tags

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Bus Cairns to Rainbow Beach: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$315
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 5h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure7:00am
Distance1253 km
Latest bus departure3:00pm

Cairns to Rainbow Beach Bus

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

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Cairns to Rainbow Beach.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Cairns to Rainbow Beach, 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 Cairns - Rainbow Beach

  1. What is the distance between Cairns and Rainbow Beach?

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cairns to Rainbow Beach was searched and found on Oct 3, 2025 with a price of US$314

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

You can expect to pay from US$314 to US$404 for a bus ticket from Cairns to Rainbow Beach based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$314 which is on 2025-10-03.

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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