How far is Rainbow Beach from Brisbane?

Rainbow Beach and Brisbane are 175 km (109 miles) apart.

Bus Rainbow Beach to Brisbane from $48 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rainbow Beach to Brisbane on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:25pm	Rainbow Beach	5h 25m	5:50pm	BRISBANE DOMESTIC AIRPORT	Cheapest
Bus	12:25pm	Rainbow Beach	5h 5m	5:30pm	Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres	Fastest
Bus	12:25pm	Rainbow Beach	5h 35m	6:00pm	Brisbane Airport	No tags
Bus	8:20am	Rainbow Beach	9h 40m	6:00pm	Brisbane Airport	No tags
Bus	8:20am	Rainbow Beach	9h 30m	5:50pm	BRISBANE DOMESTIC AIRPORT	No tags

Next departures for Rainbow Beach to Brisbane on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00am	Rainbow Beach	5h	9:00am	Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:00am	Rainbow Beach	5h 30m	9:30am	Brisbane Airport	No tags
Bus	12:25pm	Rainbow Beach	5h 35m	6:00pm	Brisbane Airport	No tags
Bus	4:00am	Rainbow Beach	14h	6:00pm	Brisbane Airport	No tags
Bus	8:20am	Rainbow Beach	9h 40m	6:00pm	Brisbane Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:24 PM AEST.

Get from Rainbow Beach to Brisbane

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

5h 35mAverage Duration

174 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound Australia

4/52,368 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2368 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 $51

Greyhound Australia Rainbow Beach Brisbane recent customer reviews

Good service but unfortunate breakdown meant I missed my next Greyhound bus connection

Val W.

November 26, 2019

Good service

Alan O.

January 5, 2020

Very comfortable !

Robin T.

December 23, 2019

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

How far is Rainbow Beach from Brisbane?
Rainbow Beach and Brisbane are 175 km (109 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

11-25

$91

11-26

$91

Today

$92

11-28

$79

11-29

No data

11-30

No data

12-01

$62

12-02

$61

The cheapest trip from Rainbow Beach to Brisbane was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $61

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 Brisbane, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $61 to $134 for a bus ticket from Rainbow Beach to Brisbane based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $61 which is on 2025-12-02.