How much does a bus ticket cost in Australia?

Bus travel in Australia is one of the most affordable ways to get around. Prices vary depending on distance and route: Short trips between nearby cities are usually budget-friendly. In the last 12 months, the average ticket price for domestic routes was R 1 349. Long-distance journeys connecting major hubs are more expensive but still offer great value. International routes to neighbouring countries are higher priced but often cheaper than flights. Example fares in Australia: Sydney ↔ Melbourne (average: R 1 689 ) Canberra ↔ Sydney (average: R 674 ) Adelaide ↔ Melbourne (average: R 787 )

What is the best way to travel around Australia?

While you can choose between different types of transport, Buses and Trains are usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore Australia: - Bus: 2182 routes - Train: 19 routes

How do I book bus and train tickets in Australia?

Booking a bus or train ticket is simple and flexible: Online with Busbud, you can compare timetables and operators, reserve your seat in advance and pay securely by selecting your preferred method and currency. You can also download our App: Get it on Google Play , Download on the App Store .

Do I need cash, or can I pay by card in Australia?

When buying Bus or Train tickets in Australia with Busbud we accept the following payment methods: Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD) is the main currency.

How do I get from Sydney to Melbourne by bus?

The bus is the most popular way to travel from Sydney to Melbourne Travel time: 11h 30m Ticket prices: From R 1 689 Frequency: 6 departures daily Recommended operators: Greyhound Australia , SkyBus , Byron Bay Express , Airtrain , PopUp Express , Firefly Express

What are the most popular airports in Australia?

You can find trains and bus routes to and from some major airports. For example: Brisbane Airport , Melbourne Airport , Hobart Airport , Avalon Airport , Bundaberg Airport BDB , Albury Airport , Rockhampton Airport , Canberra International Airport

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What are the most popular routes to Australia?

Route	Average price	Average duration	Daily departures
Sydney - Melbourne	Average priceR 1 689	Average duration11h 30m	Daily departures6
Melbourne - Sydney	Average priceR 1 630	Average duration11h 30m	Daily departures5
Canberra - Sydney	Average priceR 674	Average duration3h 10m	Daily departures4
Sydney - Canberra	Average priceR 658	Average duration3h 10m	Daily departures4
Adelaide - Melbourne	Average priceR 787	Average duration9h 50m	Daily departures2
Brisbane - Toowoomba	Average priceR 508	Average duration2h 10m	Daily departures8
Melbourne - Crafers	Average priceR 789	Average duration10h	Daily departures2
Melbourne - Adelaide	Average priceR 789	Average duration10h 15m	Daily departures2
Sydney - Brisbane	Average priceR 3 237	Average duration17h 30m	Daily departures7
Brisbane - Gold Coast	Average priceR 330	Average duration1h 38m	Daily departures77

What popular bus companies operate in Australia?

Why choose Busbud?

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Busbud makes bus travel easy. We help travellers find a bus, plot routes, and book intercity bus tickets all over the world. With Busbud, wherever you go, you have a worldwide bus station within reach and available in your own language and currency. With Busbud, you can buy tickets with confidence. We ensure that you make the most out of your bus trip by partnering up with reliable bus companies from all around the world such as Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others.

Frequently asked questions about travelling in Australia

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much does a bus ticket cost in Australia?
Bus travel in Australia is one of the most affordable ways to get around. Prices vary depending on distance and route: Short trips between nearby cities are usually budget-friendly. In the last 12 months, the average ticket price for domestic routes was R 1 349. Long-distance journeys connecting major hubs are more expensive but still offer great value. International routes to neighbouring countries are higher priced but often cheaper than flights.
Example fares in Australia:
Sydney ↔ Melbourne (average: R 1 689)
Canberra ↔ Sydney (average: R 674)
Adelaide ↔ Melbourne (average: R 787)
What is the best way to travel around Australia?
While you can choose between different types of transport, Buses and Trains are usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore Australia:
- Bus: 2182 routes
- Train: 19 routes
How do I book bus and train tickets in Australia?
Booking a bus or train ticket is simple and flexible: Online with Busbud, you can compare timetables and operators, reserve your seat in advance and pay securely by selecting your preferred method and currency. You can also download our App: Get it on Google Play, Download on the App Store.
Do I need cash, or can I pay by card in Australia?
When buying Bus or Train tickets in Australia with Busbud we accept the following payment methods:
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD) is the main currency.
How do I get from Sydney to Melbourne by bus?
The bus is the most popular way to travel from Sydney to Melbourne
Travel time: 11h 30m
Ticket prices: From R 1 689
Frequency: 6 departures daily
Recommended operators: Greyhound Australia, SkyBus, Byron Bay Express, Airtrain, PopUp Express, Firefly Express
What are the most popular airports in Australia?
You can find trains and bus routes to and from some major airports. For example: Brisbane Airport, Melbourne Airport, Hobart Airport, Avalon Airport, Bundaberg Airport BDB, Albury Airport, Rockhampton Airport, Canberra International Airport