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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Caloundra

Composite routes from Cairns to Caloundra

Cheapest
20 h 3 min
Car
1636 km.
from $89
Other
5 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
1333 km.
from $217.83
7 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
1333 km.
from $169.32
9 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
1333 km.
from $234.35

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.37–$4.89
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Fortitude
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.02–$5.98
Train from Fortitude Valley station, platform 4 to Landsborough
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.59–$5.11
Bus from Maroochydore station, platform 1 to Caloundra
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.30–$1.96

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Mooloolaba
Ave. Duration:
28h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$152.17–$391.30

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Mooloolaba
Ave. Duration:
27h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.70–$163.04

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cairns to Sunshine
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$597.83
Plane from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$391.30
Plane from Cairns to Gold
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$532.61

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$489.13
Plane from Cairns to Gold
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$315.22–$1,032.61

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$434.78

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Nambour
Ave. Duration:
23h 31m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$50.00–$3,601.92

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Caloundra?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Caloundra is to bus which costs $108.70 - $163.04 and takes 28h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Caloundra?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Caloundra is to fly and line 600 bus which takes 5h 38m and costs $108.70 - $391.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Caloundra?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Caloundra station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Caloundra station via Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 18m.

How far is it from Cairns to Caloundra?

The distance between Cairns and Caloundra is 1358 km. The road distance is 1767.2 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Caloundra without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Caloundra without a car is to train which takes 25h 21m and costs $53.26 - $3695.65 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Caloundra?

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Cairns to Caloundra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Caloundra bus from?

Cairns to Caloundra bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train or bus from Cairns to Caloundra?

The best way to get from Cairns to Caloundra is to train which takes 25h 21m and costs $53.26 - $3695.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $163.04 and takes 28h 18m.

Where does the Cairns to Caloundra bus arrive?

Cairns to Caloundra bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Mooloolaba station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Caloundra?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Caloundra is 1767 km. It takes approximately 21h 7m to drive from Cairns to Caloundra.

Where can I stay near Caloundra?

There are 1263+ hotels available in Caloundra. Prices start at $77.74 per night.
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