There are 4 ways to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Surfers Paradise by bus (Greyhound), train, tram, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Brisbane Airport to Surfers Paradisebus Au001 / ...
1h 51m$25–40Drive 86 km
cheapest- Drive from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Surfers Paradisecar 86 km
1h 2m$16–22Train, tram
- Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl
- Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2tram L1
2h 13m$21–28Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Brisbane-BNE to Surfers Paradise86 km
1h 2m
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Surfers Paradise by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Surfers Paradise is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Surfers Paradise is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $15 - $22.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brisbane Airport and arriving at Surfers Paradise. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Brisbane Airport (BNE) station to Surfers Paradise station. However, there are services departing from International Airport Station and arriving at Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 via Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Surfers Paradise is 93 km. The road distance is 86 km.
The best way to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Surfers Paradise without a car is to bus which takes 1h 51m and costs $25 - $40.
The bus from Brisbane Airport to Surfers Paradise takes 1h 51m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Surfers Paradise bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Brisbane Airport station.
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Surfers Paradise train services, operated by Translink, depart from International Airport Station.
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Surfers Paradise bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Surfers Paradise station.
What companies run services between Brisbane Airport (BNE), Australia and Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Brisbane Airport to Surfers Paradise twice daily. Tickets cost $12–20 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Greyhound Australia also services this route twice daily.
Train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- Translink
Tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Airport to Surfers Paradise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Brisbane Airport to Surfers Paradise
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $28–40
- Advantage
- $25–40
- Flexible
- $27–40
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Brisbane-BNE to Surfers Paradise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Surfers Paradise train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Helensvale station, platform 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Surfers Paradise is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Surfers Paradise.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Surfers Paradise. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.