What is the distance between Gold Coast and Rainbow Beach?

The distance covered from Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach is 238 km (148 miles).

Bus Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach from $67 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:45pm	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	19h 30m	1:15pm	Rainbow Beach	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:45pm	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	19h 30m	1:15pm	Rainbow Beach	No tags

Next departures for Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	9h 45m	7:15pm	Rainbow Beach	Cheapest
Bus	12:00pm	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	7h 15m	7:15pm	Rainbow Beach	Fastest
Bus	9:30am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	9h 45m	7:15pm	Rainbow Beach	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	9h 15m	7:15pm	Rainbow Beach	No tags

Next departures for Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:45pm	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	19h 30m	1:15pm	Rainbow Beach	Cheapest
Bus	9:30am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	9h 45m	7:15pm	Rainbow Beach	Fastest
Bus	9:30am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	9h 45m	7:15pm	Rainbow Beach	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	19h 30m	1:15pm	Rainbow Beach	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	9h 45m	7:15pm	Rainbow Beach	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:10 AM AEST.

Get from Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $70, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

9h 15mAverage Duration

236 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ 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 $70

AU Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach by bus

What is the distance between Gold Coast and Rainbow Beach?
The distance covered from Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach is 238 km (148 miles).

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

$108

11-25

$109

Today

$97

11-27

No data

11-28

$80

11-29

$109

11-30

No data

12-01

$89

The cheapest trip from Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $80

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

You can expect to pay from $80 to $141 for a bus ticket from Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $80 which is on 2025-11-28.