What is the travel distance from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach?

Airlie Beach and Rainbow Beach are 771 km (478 miles) apart.

Bus Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach from $265 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00pm	Airlie Beach	15h 25m	12:25pm	Rainbow Beach	Cheapest
Bus	5:30pm	Airlie Beach	14h 50m	8:20am	Rainbow Beach	Fastest
Bus	5:30pm	Airlie Beach	14h 50m	8:20am	Rainbow Beach	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Airlie Beach	15h 25m	12:25pm	Rainbow Beach	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Airlie Beach	18h 55m	12:25pm	Rainbow Beach	No tags

Next departures for Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:15pm	Airlie Beach	15h 45m	4:00am	Rainbow Beach	Cheapest
Bus	5:30pm	Airlie Beach	14h 50m	8:20am	Rainbow Beach	Fastest
Bus	12:15pm	Airlie Beach	15h 45m	4:00am	Rainbow Beach	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Airlie Beach	15h 25m	12:25pm	Rainbow Beach	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Airlie Beach	15h 25m	12:25pm	Rainbow Beach	No tags

Next departures for Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:15pm	Airlie Beach	15h 45m	4:00am	Rainbow Beach	Cheapest
Bus	5:30pm	Airlie Beach	14h 50m	8:20am	Rainbow Beach	Fastest
Bus	12:15pm	Airlie Beach	15h 45m	4:00am	Rainbow Beach	No tags
Bus	12:15pm	Airlie Beach	15h 45m	4:00am	Rainbow Beach	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Airlie Beach	14h 50m	8:20am	Rainbow Beach	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 12:05 PM AEST.

Get from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 15 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $244, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

15h 55mAverage Duration

769 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound Australia

4/52,362 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2362 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 WiFi. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at $244

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach by bus

What is the travel distance from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach?
Airlie Beach and Rainbow Beach are 771 km (478 miles) apart.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-24

$367

11-25

$294

Today

$310

11-27

$303

11-28

$301

11-29

$270

11-30

$267

12-01

$266

The cheapest trip from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $266

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

You can expect to pay from $266 to $440 for a bus ticket from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $266 which is on 2025-12-01.