There are 3 ways to get from Caloundra to Benowa by train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train Naip / ...
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Nerang station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
3h 48m$4Bus
- Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop B to Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hillsbus R616
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Sydney
5h 31m$32–50Drive 161.3 km
- Drive from Caloundra to Benowacar 161.3 km
1h 54m$30–43
Caloundra to Benowa by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Benowa is to train which costs $4 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Caloundra to Benowa is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Caloundra to Benowa. However, there are services departing from Bowman Rd near First Ave and arriving at Ashmore Rd at Boree Street via Landsborough station, stop B, RBWH station, platform 1, Brisbane, Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park and Surfers Paradise Bvd at Cypress Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Caloundra station to Benowa station. However, there are services departing from Landsborough station, platform 2 and arriving at Nerang station, platform 1 via Bowen Hills station, platform 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Caloundra and Benowa is 181 km. The road distance is 161.3 km.
The best way to get from Caloundra to Benowa without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $4.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Caloundra to Benowa, including transfers.
Caloundra to Benowa bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Landsborough station, stop B.
Caloundra to Benowa train services, operated by Translink, depart from Landsborough station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Caloundra to Benowa is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between Caloundra, QLD, Australia and Benowa, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to Ashmore Rd at Boree Street via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 1, Nerang station, platform 1, and Nerang station, stop A in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to Ashmore Rd at Boree Street via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, stop B, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills, RBWH station, platform 1, Brisbane, Surfers Paradise, Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park, Ferny Ave at Palm Avenue, and Surfers Paradise Bvd at Cypress Ave in around 5h 31m.
Bus from Landsborough station, stop B to Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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Booking & Getting There
Caloundra to Benowa bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills station.
Caloundra to Benowa train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Caloundra to Benowa is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Caloundra to Benowa.
There are 2834+ hotels available in Benowa.


