Bus Tickets from Cairns to Alice Springs

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Cairns
    Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Alice Springs
    Destination location: Alice Springs
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Cairns
    Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Alice Springs
    Destination location: Alice Springs
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Cairns
    Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Alice Springs
    Destination location: Alice Springs
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Cairns
    Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Alice Springs
    Destination location: Alice Springs
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Cairns
    Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Alice Springs
    Destination location: Alice Springs
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Cairns to Alice Springs: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$401
Average bus trip duration1d 16h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure11:00am
Distance899 miles (1450 km)
Latest bus departure3:00pm

Cairns to Alice Springs Bus

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

You can expect to pay from $392 to $432 for a bus ticket from Cairns to Alice Springs based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $392 which is on 2025-04-27.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Cairns and Alice Springs!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Cairns to Alice Springs, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Cairns to Alice Springs that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Cairns to Alice Springs, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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