Previously seen trips
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6 | 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6 | 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6 | 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6 | 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6 | 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | No tags |
Get from Sydney to Cairns
The journey takes about 1 day, 23 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $595, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Compare bus companies
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 $595
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sydney to Cairns by bus
How far is Sydney from Cairns?
It's about 1964 km (1218 miles) from Sydney to Cairns.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Sydney to Cairns was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $567To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Sydney to Cairns, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $567 to $758 for a bus ticket from Sydney to Cairns based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $567 which is on 2025-11-27.
