Rome2Rio

How to get fromBrisbane to Launcestonby plane, train, car ferry, or bus

Find Transport to Launceston

See all options

There are 3 ways to get from Brisbane to Launceston by plane, train, car ferry, 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.

  1. Fly from Brisbane Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Launceston (LST)plane plane BNE - LST
    4h 13m
    $198–689

  2. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to North Shore Stationtrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminalcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Devonport Interchange, Rooke St, Stop A to Launceston General Hospital, Charles Stbus bus 705
    2d 18h
    $2,764–3,899

  3. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Launceston (LST)plane plane OOL - LST
    7h 53m
    $242–416

Brisbane to Launceston by train, foot, car ferry, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,764Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Brisbane to Launceston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,691.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Launceston, TAS, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Launceston (LST) every 4 hours.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides