Price range
US$124-US$383
Ride Duration Range
23h 31m-1d 4h 40m
Earliest Departure
21:00
Latest Departure
21:00
Most Popular Operator

Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.

Travel Schedule Options from Cairns to Sunshine Coast

by bus

Cheapest

Fastest

Flexible Class Bus

by Greyhound Australia

07:00

1d 4h 30m

11:30

Cairns, Australia

Sunshine Coast, Australia

from

US$309

Cheapest

Fastest

Flexible Class Bus

by Greyhound Australia

from

US$309

07:00

1d 4h 30m

11:30

Cairns, Australia

Sunshine Coast, Australia

Taking a bus from Cairns to Sunshine Coast

Fastest bus: 1d 4h 30m

Cheapest bus: US$303

The fastest: 1d 4h 30m

The cheapest: US$303

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The fastest: 23h 31m

The cheapest: US$124

The available amenities for this trip are currently unavailable. For specific questions, please contact our customer service, available 24/7.

The available amenities for this trip are currently unavailable. For specific questions, please contact our customer service, available 24/7.

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About the ride from Cairns to Sunshine Coast

Cairns to Sunshine Coast Route Information

There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to Sunshine Coast, including train,bus,flight.

The earliest departure leaves at 21:00 and has a duration of 1 day 4 hours 40 minutes.

The fastest way to travel is by train, which takes approximately 23 hours 31 minutes.

Cairns to Sunshine Coast by train

  • Starting Price: US$124
  • 1 departures a day, or 7 departures a week

The only travel class available is Economy Seat.

Each train ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all train options.

Cairns to Sunshine Coast by bus

  • Starting Price: US$303
  • 4 departures a day, or 28 departures a week

There are 3 travel classes for this journey, including: Flexible Class, Advantage and Early Bird.

Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.

Cairns to Sunshine Coast by flight

    The only travel class available is Economy.

    Each flight ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all flight options.

    Companies Operating from Cairns to Sunshine Coast

    Average time

    23h 31m

    Average price

    US$124

    Average time

    1d 4h 30m - 1d 4h 40m

    Average price

    US$303

    Questions & Answers for Traveling from Cairns to Sunshine Coast

    What is the most popular transportation service from Cairns to Sunshine Coast?

    Many travelers choose Bus as their preferred option from Cairns to Sunshine Coast by Greyhound Australia

    What is the fastest transportation service from Cairns to Sunshine Coast?

    For the quickest travel between Cairns and Sunshine Coast, Train by Queensland Rail is the top choice, completing the trip in approximately 23h 31m.

    What is the cheapest transport option from Cairns and Sunshine Coast?

    The most affordable way to travel from Cairns to Sunshine Coast is with Train by Queensland Rail, with fares starting at US$124.

    Who are the service providers on this route?

    Popular service providers on the Cairns to Sunshine Coast route are

    TRAIN:  Queensland Rail

    BUS:  Greyhound Australia

    FLIGHT:  Jetstar Airways

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