4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Cairns to Sydney
Cheapest price
$337
Average price
$337
Fastest journey
2 d 35 m
Average duration
2 d 35 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
1961 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cairns to Sydney is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cairns to Sydney will cost around $337 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $337.
It's difficult to get from Cairns to Sydney without transferring at least once.
7:25 AM48h35Cairns Central Station8:00 AMCentral Station$3371One-way1 transfer
- 7:25 AM48h35Cairns Central Station8:00 AMCentral Station$3371One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Cairns to Sydney
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cairns to Sydney among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $84. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $84, and a train costs an average of $3956.
Distance: 1218 miles (1961 km)
Compare bus with
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$337 Average price | $153 Average price Cheapest | $3956 Average price | $361 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
49h 5m Average total duration 48h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 61h 0m Average total duration 60h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 26h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cairns to Sydney:
A flight is $183 (€149) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cairns to Sydney costing on average $337 (€274).
A flight is $3802 (€3094) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cairns to Sydney costing on average $3956 (€3219).
Other travel options to Sydney take longer:
Bus takes on average 48h 35m.
Train takes on average 60h 30m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Cairns to Sydney Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Premier Motor Service | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 48h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $337 |
Live departures
Cairns to Sydney bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cairns to Sydney buses for tomorrow, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:25 AM Cairns Central Station | 48h35 | 8:00 AM Central Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cairns to Sydney
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Buses from Cairns to Sydney run on average 1 times per day, taking around 48h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $337 (€274) but you can travel from only $84 (€68) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 07:25, the last at 07:25. The fastest bus covers the 1218 miles (1961 km) distance in 48h 35m.
Distance 1218 miles (1961 km) |
Average bus duration 48h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $337 (€274) |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 48h 35m |
First bus 7:25 AM |
Last bus 7:25 AM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Bus providers: Premier Motor Service from Cairns to SydneyYou can travel by bus between Cairns to Sydney with Premier Motor Service for as low as $84 (€68). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cairns to Sydney
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