What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Coolum Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Coolum Beach is to bus via Cairns Central Station which costs $230 - $330 and takes 27h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Coolum Beach?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Coolum Beach is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $240 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Coolum Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Coolum Beach. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at David Low Way at Coolum Beach via Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Coolum Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Coolum Beach. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Nambour via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 57m.

How far is it from Cairns to Coolum Beach?

The distance between Cairns and Coolum Beach is 1534 km. The road distance is 1580.7 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Coolum Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Coolum Beach without a car is to train which takes 24h 57m and costs $160 - $6,000.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Coolum Beach?

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Cairns to Coolum Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Coolum Beach bus from?

Cairns to Coolum Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Cairns station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Coolum Beach train from?

Cairns to Coolum Beach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Coolum Beach?

The best way to get from Cairns to Coolum Beach is to train which takes 24h 57m and costs $160 - $6,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $380 and takes 27h 6m, you could also fly, which costs $240 - $800 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Cairns to Coolum Beach bus arrive?

Cairns to Coolum Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Noosa Junction Station.

Where does the Cairns to Coolum Beach train arrive?

Cairns to Coolum Beach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Nambour station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Coolum Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Coolum Beach is 1581 km. It takes approximately 18h 53m to drive from Cairns to Coolum Beach.

Where can I stay near Coolum Beach?

There are 2286+ hotels available in Coolum Beach.

Cairns to Coolum Beach - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Cairns to Coolum Beach by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CNS - BNE
2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
7h 13m
$162–630
Fly to Gold Coast Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CNS - OOL
2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
3. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
9h 14m
$126–632
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Nambourtrain Spirit of Queensland
24h 57m
$165–5,784
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Noosa Junction Stationbus Au050 / ...
27h 6m
$259–379
Drive 1,580.7 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Coolum Beachcar 1,580.7 km
18h 53m
$328–473
Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane CNS - MCY
4h 5m
$242–802
Fly to Hervey Bay, bus
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane CNS - HVB
2. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Noosa Junction Stationbus
9h 59m
$420–986
Bus via Cairns Central Station
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Noosa Heads Junctionbus Pm19
27h 20m
$234–322

Cairns to Coolum Beach by train and bus

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Distance: 1,534.1 km
Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Coolum Beach, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Nambour 4 times a week. Tickets cost $160–5,782 and the journey takes 23h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Cairns to Noosa Junction Station twice daily. Tickets cost $250–380 and the journey takes 26h 29m.

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