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

It's about 771 km (478 miles) from Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach.

Bus Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach from $256 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15pm	Rainbow Beach	15h 45m	5:00am	Airlie Beach	Cheapest
Bus	5:10pm	Rainbow Beach	15h	8:10am	Airlie Beach	Fastest
Bus	1:15pm	Rainbow Beach	18h 55m	8:10am	Airlie Beach	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Rainbow Beach	18h 55m	8:10am	Airlie Beach	No tags

Next departures for Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:15pm	Rainbow Beach	15h 45m	5:00am	Airlie Beach	CheapestFastest
	Bus	1:15pm	Rainbow Beach	15h 45m	5:00am	Airlie Beach	No tags

Next departures for Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15pm	Rainbow Beach	15h 45m	5:00am	Airlie Beach	Cheapest
Bus	5:10pm	Rainbow Beach	15h	8:10am	Airlie Beach	Fastest
Bus	1:15pm	Rainbow Beach	15h 45m	5:00am	Airlie Beach	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Rainbow Beach	15h 45m	5:00am	Airlie Beach	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Rainbow Beach	18h 55m	8:10am	Airlie Beach	No tags

Next departures for Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15pm	Rainbow Beach	15h 45m	5:00am	Airlie Beach	Cheapest
Bus	5:10pm	Rainbow Beach	15h	8:10am	Airlie Beach	Fastest
Bus	1:15pm	Rainbow Beach	15h 45m	5:00am	Airlie Beach	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Rainbow Beach	15h	8:10am	Airlie Beach	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Rainbow Beach	18h 55m	8:10am	Airlie Beach	No tags

Next departures for Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15pm	Rainbow Beach	15h 45m	5:00am	Airlie Beach	Cheapest
Bus	5:10pm	Rainbow Beach	15h	8:10am	Airlie Beach	Fastest
Bus	1:15pm	Rainbow Beach	15h 45m	5:00am	Airlie Beach	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Rainbow Beach	15h 45m	5:00am	Airlie Beach	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Rainbow Beach	18h 55m	8:10am	Airlie Beach	No tags

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Get from Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 16 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $269, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

16h 40mAverage Duration

769 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound Australia

4/52,364 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2364 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 $269

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

What is the travel distance from Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach?
It's about 771 km (478 miles) from Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach.

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

$306

11-25

$319

Today

$318

11-27

$309

11-28

$296

11-29

$306

11-30

$392

12-01

$301

The cheapest trip from Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $296

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

You can expect to pay from $296 to $547 for a bus ticket from Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $296 which is on 2025-11-28.