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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 25 June at
    Departure city: Cairns
    Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Arrival time: 26 June at
    Destination city: Brisbane Airport
    Destination location: BRISBANE DOMESTIC AIRPORT
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 25 June at
    Departure city: Cairns
    Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Arrival time: 26 June at
    Destination city: Brisbane Airport
    Destination location: BRISBANE DOMESTIC AIRPORT
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 25 June at
    Departure city: Cairns
    Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Arrival time: 26 June at
    Destination city: Brisbane Airport
    Destination location: BRISBANE DOMESTIC AIRPORT
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Cairns to Brisbane Airport: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$391
Average bus trip duration1d 10h
Number of daily buses1.024390243902439
Earliest bus departure07:00
Distance860 miles
Latest bus departure15:00

Cairns to Brisbane Airport Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cairns - Brisbane Airport

  1. What's the distance between Cairns and Brisbane Airport by coach?

    The journey from Cairns to Brisbane Airport by coach covers an approximate distance of 862 miles (1390 km).

  2. How can I travel from Cairns to Brisbane Airport avoiding air travel?

    To travel from Cairns to Brisbane Airport without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
18/06
US$367
19/06
US$368
Today
US$370
21/06
US$369
22/06
US$368
23/06
US$373
24/06
US$367
25/06
US$372
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cairns to Brisbane Airport was searched and found on 24 Jun 2025 with a price of US$367

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

You can expect to pay from US$367 to US$381 for a bus ticket from Cairns to Brisbane Airport based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$367, which is on 2025-06-24.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Cairns to Brisbane Airport.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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 Brisbane Airport.

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 Brisbane Airport that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Cairns to Brisbane Airport.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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