There are 6 ways to get from Brisbane to Koumala by plane, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Mackay, taxi
best- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)plane BNE - MKY
- Take the taxi from Mackay-Airport-MKY to Koumalataxi
3h 49m$338–554Drive 890.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Brisbane to Koumalacar 890.6 km
10h 27m$161–232Train
- Take the train from Roma Street to Sarinatrain Spirit of Queensland
13h 2m$171–3,483Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Sarinabus Townsville / ...
16h 11m$225–428Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane BNE - MOV
- Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Koumalacar
5h 14m$396–769Bus via Brisbane Roma Street
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Sarinabus Pm16
17h 1m$203–274
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Koumala is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 10h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Koumala is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 49m and costs $330 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane to Koumala. However, there are services departing from Brisbane and arriving at Sarina via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Brisbane to Koumala. However, there are services departing from Roma Street and arriving at Sarina via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.
The distance between Brisbane and Koumala is 869 km. The road distance is 890.6 km.
The best way to get from Brisbane to Koumala without a car is to train which takes 13h 2m and costs $170 - $3,500.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Brisbane to Koumala, including transfers.
Brisbane to Koumala bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Brisbane station.
Brisbane to Koumala train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Roma Street station.
The best way to get from Brisbane to Koumala is to train which takes 13h 2m and costs $170 - $3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $430 and takes 16h 11m.
What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Koumala, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Roma Street to Sarina 4 times a week. Tickets cost $100–3,398 and the journey takes 12h 47m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Brisbane to Sarina twice daily. Tickets cost $150–340 and the journey takes 15h 55m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–430
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Mackay via Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–430
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Moranbah Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–700
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–290
- Website
- allianceairlines.com.au
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Moranbah Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $440–900
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Sarina
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–3,398
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $100–140
- AChoice
- $170–220
- Gold Class
- $2,713
- Heritage Class
- $3,398
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Sarina
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–340
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $150–220
- Advantage
- $180–280
- Flexible
- $230–340
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Sarina
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–190
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $180–220
Mackay Whitsunday Taxis
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- mackaytaxi.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Brisbane to Koumala bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Sarina station.
Brisbane to Koumala train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Sarina station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Koumala is 891 km. It takes approximately 10h 27m to drive from Brisbane to Koumala.
There are 10+ hotels available in Koumala.









