Bus Tickets from Rainbow Beach to Cairns

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  • Departure time: September 21 at
    Departure city: Rainbow Beach
    Departure location: Rainbow Beach
    Arrival time: September 22 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: September 21 at
    Departure city: Rainbow Beach
    Departure location: Rainbow Beach
    Arrival time: September 22 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: November 7 at
    Departure city: Rainbow Beach
    Departure location: Rainbow Beach
    Arrival time: November 8 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: November 14 at
    Departure city: Rainbow Beach
    Departure location: Rainbow Beach
    Arrival time: November 15 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: November 14 at
    Departure city: Rainbow Beach
    Departure location: Rainbow Beach
    Arrival time: November 15 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 Rainbow Beach to Cairns: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$315
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 3h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure1:15pm
Distance1253 km
Latest bus departure7:15pm

Rainbow Beach to Cairns Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Rainbow Beach - Cairns

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

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

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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.

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!

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