How much does a bus ticket cost in Australia?

Bus travel in Australia is one of the most affordable ways to get around. Prices vary depending on distance and route: Short trips between nearby cities are usually budget-friendly. In the last 12 months, the average ticket price for domestic routes was $82. Long-distance journeys connecting major hubs are more expensive but still offer great value. International routes to neighboring countries are higher priced but often cheaper than flights. Example fares in Australia: Sydney ↔ Melbourne (average: $116 ) Canberra ↔ Sydney (average: $37 ) Gold Coast ↔ Brisbane (average: $19 )

What is the best way to travel around Australia?

While you can choose between different transports, Buses and Trains are usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore Australia: - Bus: 2103 routes - Train: 19 routes

How do I book bus and train tickets in Australia?

Booking a bus or train ticket is simple and flexible: Online with Busbud, you can compare schedules and operators, reserve your seat in advance and pay securely by selecting your preferred method and currency. You can also download our App: Get it on Google Play , Download on the App Store .

Do I need cash, or can I pay by card in Australia?

When buying Bus or Train tickets in Australia with Busbud we accept the following payment methods: Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD) is the main currency.

How do I travel from Sydney to Melbourne by bus?

The bus is the most popular way to travel from Sydney to Melbourne Travel time: 11h 40m Ticket prices: From $116 Frequency: 4 departures daily Recommended operators: Greyhound Australia , SkyBus , Byron Bay Express , Airtrain , PopUp Express

What are the most popular airports in Australia?

You can find trains and bus routes to and from some major airports. For example: Brisbane Airport , Melbourne Airport , Hobart Airport , Albury Airport , Bundaberg Airport , Canberra International Airport , Rockhampton Airport

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What are the most popular routes to Australia?

Route	Average price	Average duration	Daily departures
Sydney - Melbourne	Average price$116	Average duration11h 40m	Daily departures4
Melbourne - Sydney	Average price$105	Average duration11h 30m	Daily departures3
Canberra - Sydney	Average price$37	Average duration3h 10m	Daily departures4
Sydney - Canberra	Average price$37	Average duration3h 10m	Daily departures3
Gold Coast - Brisbane	Average price$19	Average duration1h 33m	Daily departures70
Byron Bay - Brisbane	Average price$40	Average duration3h 50m	Daily departures9
Brisbane - Gold Coast	Average price$19	Average duration1h 34m	Daily departures78
Brisbane - Gold Coast	Average price$15	Average duration1h 20m	Daily departures8
Sydney - Brisbane	Average price$186	Average duration17h 30m	Daily departures8
Gold Coast - Byron Bay	Average price$33	Average duration1h 35m	Daily departures13

What popular bus companies operate in Australia?

Why choose Busbud?

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Busbud makes bus travel easy. We help travelers find a bus, plot routes, and book intercity bus tickets all over the world. With Busbud, wherever you go, you have a worldwide bus station within reach and available in your own language and currency. With Busbud, you can buy tickets with confidence. We ensure that you make the most out of your bus trip by partnering up with reliable bus companies from all around the world such as Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others.

Frequently asked questions about traveling in Australia

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much does a bus ticket cost in Australia?
Bus travel in Australia is one of the most affordable ways to get around. Prices vary depending on distance and route: Short trips between nearby cities are usually budget-friendly. In the last 12 months, the average ticket price for domestic routes was $82. Long-distance journeys connecting major hubs are more expensive but still offer great value. International routes to neighboring countries are higher priced but often cheaper than flights.
Example fares in Australia:
Sydney ↔ Melbourne (average: $116)
Canberra ↔ Sydney (average: $37)
Gold Coast ↔ Brisbane (average: $19)
What is the best way to travel around Australia?
While you can choose between different transports, Buses and Trains are usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore Australia:
- Bus: 2103 routes
- Train: 19 routes
How do I book bus and train tickets in Australia?
Booking a bus or train ticket is simple and flexible: Online with Busbud, you can compare schedules and operators, reserve your seat in advance and pay securely by selecting your preferred method and currency. You can also download our App: Get it on Google Play, Download on the App Store.
Do I need cash, or can I pay by card in Australia?
When buying Bus or Train tickets in Australia with Busbud we accept the following payment methods:
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD) is the main currency.
How do I travel from Sydney to Melbourne by bus?
The bus is the most popular way to travel from Sydney to Melbourne
Travel time: 11h 40m
Ticket prices: From $116
Frequency: 4 departures daily
Recommended operators: Greyhound Australia, SkyBus, Byron Bay Express, Airtrain, PopUp Express
What are the most popular airports in Australia?
You can find trains and bus routes to and from some major airports. For example: Brisbane Airport, Melbourne Airport, Hobart Airport, Albury Airport, Bundaberg Airport, Canberra International Airport, Rockhampton Airport