Rail passes
All fares are in Australian dollars
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Purchase one of our rail passes to travel on our services at a cheaper rate.
The Ausrail Flexi Pass is accepted by all operators across our rail network.
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| Backtracker Pass | |
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| East Coast Discovery Pass | |
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Queensland Explorer Pass
The Queensland Explorer Pass offers unlimited travel for three or six months across the Queensland Rail network. See every corner of Queensland - from Cairns in the north, to Brisbane in the south and the Queensland outback that extends to Charleville, Longreach and Mount Isa.
Your three or six month travel window commences on your first date of travel and is valid for economy seats on all Queensland Rail long distances services and connecting coach services. Pass holders have up to six months from the date of purchase to commence travel.
Trains that accept the Queensland Explorer Pass
Concessions
No concessions given
| Pass travel period | Cost ($AUD) |
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| 3 month pass (off shore purchase) | $351.00 |
| 3 month pass (on shore purchase) | $390.01 |
| 6 month pass (off shore purchase) | $495.00 |
| 6 month pass (on shore purchase) | $550.00 |
Travel conditions
- Purchasers have six months from the date of purchase to commence travel, and three or six months from the first travel date to complete travel.
- Upon validation the Queensland Explorer Pass is not transferrable.
- Available for unlimited travel in all Queensland Rail long distance services and connecting coach services.
- Subject to availability. Purchase of a Queensland Explorer Pass does not guarantee that the holder will be able to obtain accommodation on any passenger service. Reservations are essential.
- The Queensland Explorer Pass is not a ticket. The pass must be presented at a Queensland Rail Travel Centre or Ticket Office to obtain a ticket for the journey prior to departure.
- Travel is subject to Queensland Rail's Conditions of Carriage.
- Any ticketed reservation not cancelled before scheduled departure time of the service will render that sector unavailable for future travel.
- Translink, Kuranda Scenic Rail, Gulflander, Skyrail and Savannahlander are not valid for travel on the Queensland Explorer Pass.
Cancellations / Refunds
No refund will be given once a pass has been validated, nor are refunds allowed on lost, stolen, cancelled or expired passes.
This pass cannot be purchased online.
Book: Direct with Queensland Rail on:
1800 TRAINS (872 467) within Australia or
or +61 7 3235 7322 (International),
Or purchased through your travel agent
