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Bus Gold Coast to Cairns: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$384
Average bus trip duration1d 8h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure09:30
Distance906 miles
Latest bus departure12:00

Gold Coast to Cairns Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Gold Coast - Cairns

  1. How far is Cairns from Gold Coast by coach?

    The journey from Gold Coast to Cairns by coach covers an approximate distance of 907 miles (1463 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Cairns from Gold Coast without flying?

    To travel from Gold Coast to Cairns without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

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

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US$356
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US$375
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gold Coast to Cairns was searched and found on 10 Aug 2025 with a price of US$356

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

You can expect to pay from US$356 to US$375 for a bus ticket from Gold Coast to Cairns based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$375, which is on 2025-08-13.

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 Gold Coast and Cairns!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Gold Coast to Cairns, get comfy and count the stars.

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 Gold Coast to Cairns 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 Gold Coast to Cairns.

Did you know?

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!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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.

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