What is the distance between Proserpine and Cairns?

The distance between Proserpine and Cairns is around 488 km (303 miles).

Bus Proserpine to Cairns from $151 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Proserpine to Cairns on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:35am	Proserpine	15h 5m	10:40pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	7:35am	Proserpine	15h 5m	10:40pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 7:00 PM AEST.

Get from Proserpine to Cairns

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $166, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

12h 25mAverage Duration

488 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ 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 $166

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Proserpine to Cairns by bus

What is the distance between Proserpine and Cairns?
The distance between Proserpine and Cairns is around 488 km (303 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-14

$216

11-15

No data

Today

$159

11-17

$208

11-18

$193

11-19

No data

11-20

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11-21

$218

The cheapest trip from Proserpine to Cairns was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $159

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

You can expect to pay from $159 to $224 for a bus ticket from Proserpine to Cairns based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $193 which is on 2025-11-18.