| Cheapest Transport | $141 |
| Fastest Transport | 9h 35m |
| Earliest Departure | 1:00 PM |
| Latest Departure | 3:40 PM |
| Departures per day | 4 |
| Distance | 1425 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Greyhound Australia, Jetstar Airways, Queensland Rail |
Travelling between Sunshine Coast and Cairns is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 337.42 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 140.66.
It can take you anywhere between 10 and 29 hours to travel between Sunshine Coast and Cairns depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Sunshine Coast and Cairns. Flight will bring you to your destination in 9h 35m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 4h 30m to reach Cairns.
Travelling between Sunshine Coast and Cairns can be as cheap as USD 140.66 if you opt for a Queensland Rail train and as expensive as USD 337.42 if you buy a Jetstar Airways flight ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Sunshine Coast to Cairns.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Greyhound Australia
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route