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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Brisbane Airport | Rainbow Beach | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres | Rainbow Beach | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Brisbane Airport | Rainbow Beach | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Brisbane Airport | Rainbow Beach | No tags | ||||
| Bus | BRISBANE DOMESTIC AIRPORT | Rainbow Beach | No tags |
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Get from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach
The journey takes about 6 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 602, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Compare bus companies
Based on 2383 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at R 602
Greyhound Australia Brisbane Rainbow Beach recent customer reviews
Aircon was not the coolest, quite warm on the bus
Rich K.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach by bus
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach?
The cheapest bus tickets from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach start at R 602. The average price for this route is around R 1 078. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach?
The average bus journey time from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach is 6h 5m, covering a distance of 165 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 45m and is operated by Greyhound Australia.
Which bus companies service the Brisbane to Rainbow Beach route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach?
The earliest bus departs from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach at 07:35. And the latest bus departs at 14:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach?
A bus trip from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 574To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 574 to R 1 667 for a bus ticket from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 574, which is on 2025-12-13.
