What is the cheapest way to get from Brisbane (Region) to Rainbow Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Brisbane (Region) to Rainbow Beach is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brisbane (Region) to Rainbow Beach?

The fastest way to get from Brisbane (Region) to Rainbow Beach is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Brisbane (Region) and Rainbow Beach?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brisbane Coach Terminal and arriving at Rainbow Beach. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Brisbane (Region) to Rainbow Beach?

The distance between Brisbane (Region) and Rainbow Beach is 242 km. The road distance is 201.1 km.

How do I travel from Brisbane (Region) to Rainbow Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Brisbane (Region) to Rainbow Beach without a car is to bus which takes 3h 31m and costs $35 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Brisbane (Region) to Rainbow Beach?

The bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rainbow Beach takes 3h 31m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Brisbane (Region) to Rainbow Beach bus from?

Brisbane (Region) to Rainbow Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Brisbane (Region) to Rainbow Beach bus arrive?

Brisbane (Region) to Rainbow Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Rainbow Beach station.

Can I drive from Brisbane (Region) to Rainbow Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane (Region) to Rainbow Beach is 201 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Brisbane (Region) to Rainbow Beach.

How do I get a bus ticket from Brisbane (Region) to Rainbow Beach?

Book your Brisbane (Region) to Rainbow Beach bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Rainbow Beach?

There are 176+ hotels available in Rainbow Beach.

Brisbane (Region) to Rainbow Beach - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Brisbane (Region) to Rainbow Beach by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rainbow Beachbus Au050-1 / ...
3h 31m
$35–90
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Cooran station, platform 1train Brgy
2. Take the bus from Traveston to Rainbow Beachbus Au050-1 / ...
4h 39m
$54–76
Drive 201.1 km
1. Drive from Brisbane (Region) to Rainbow Beachcar 201.1 km
3h 6m
$36–52

Brisbane (Region) to Rainbow Beach by bus

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3h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 242.3 km
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Brisbane (Region), QLD, Australia and Rainbow Beach, QLD, Australia?

FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rainbow Beach twice daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 3h 31m. Two other operators also service this route.

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