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Sydney to Cairns Bus Tickets & Schedules

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Avg. trip duration

48 h 20 min

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Avg. distance

2906 km

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Cheapest trip

From $312.97

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Frequently asked questions

We offer several payment methods for buying your bus ticket from Sydney to Cairns. To complete your bus booking, you can choose among card payment, PayPal, Google Pay, and many mor. If you buy your bus ticket onboard or at a sales point, cash payment is also available.
The bus from Sydney to Cairns takes 47 hours 50 minutes.
The bus Sydney to Cairns starts from $294.97. Take advantage of our best deals on bus tickets by traveling off-peak and during the week. You can buy your bus ticket from Sydney to Cairns most easily on this website or in the app.
When traveling from Sydney to Cairns by bus, you can track your bus location using our Real-Time Bus Tracker. Just select the relevant bus stop and check the time of arrival. Find out where your bus is and check if there are delays on the route. To track your bus on the go, you can also download the FlixBus App.
The earliest bus from Sydney to Cairns departs at 17:20.
The last bus Sydney to Cairns departs at 18:20.
No, you don't need to print your ticket for the bus from Sydney to Cairns. Simply show your ticket on your smartphone or tablet to the driver upon boarding.
FlixBus buses traveling from Sydney to Cairns offer extra legroom, private outlets, and restrooms. Most buses also provide free Wi-Fi. During the booking process, you can also reserve a seat for your bus to Cairns. Choose from various seat types like panorama, table, and bed seats. Traveling by bus from Sydney to Cairns is one of the most environmentally-friendly options available as it reduces traffic-associated emissions, and passengers can offset their carbon emissions when they travel with FlixBus by clicking the CO₂ compensation box when booking their ticket.
Traveling by bus from Sydney to Cairns is one of the most environmentally-friendly options available as it reduces traffic-associated emissions, and passengers can offset their carbon emissions when they travel with FlixBus by clicking the CO₂ compensation box when booking their ticket.
Passengers traveling from Sydney to Cairns can bring one checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and two piece of hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7kg) for free.
The distance between Sydney and Cairns is approximately 2906 km.
Currently, no overnight or sleeper buses are operating between Sydney and Cairns. Check the latest schedules or explore alternative night bus routes to find a travel option that better suits your needs.
Get the best deals on bus tickets to Cairns from Sydney by booking in advance. Travelling on weekdays, choosing off-peak departure times, and being flexible with your travel dates can help you find cheaper fares.
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