There are 3 ways to get from Caloundra to Burleigh Heads by train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
4h 34m$4Bus
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Burleigh Headsbus Pm11
5h 57m$56–92Drive 175.1 km
- Drive from Caloundra to Burleigh Headscar 175.1 km
2h 3m$38–55
Caloundra to Burleigh Heads by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Burleigh Heads is to train which costs $4 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Caloundra to Burleigh Heads is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Caloundra station to Burleigh Heads. However, there are services departing from Caloundra station and arriving at Stockland Burleigh Heads, stop B via Mooloolaba, Brisbane and Burleigh Heads station, stop A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Caloundra station to Burleigh Heads station. However, there are services departing from Landsborough station, platform 2 and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Bowen Hills station, platform 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Caloundra and Burleigh Heads is 195 km. The road distance is 175.1 km.
The best way to get from Caloundra to Burleigh Heads without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $4.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Caloundra to Burleigh Heads, including transfers.
Caloundra to Burleigh Heads bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.
Caloundra to Burleigh Heads train services, operated by Translink, depart from Landsborough station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Caloundra to Burleigh Heads is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Caloundra, QLD, Australia and Burleigh Heads, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to Stockland Burleigh Heads, stop A via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 1, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, and Varsity Lakes station, stop B in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caloundra station to Stockland Burleigh Heads, stop B via Mooloolaba, Brisbane, Burleigh Heads, and Burleigh Heads station, stop A in around 5h 57m.
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane to Burleigh Heads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Caloundra to Burleigh Heads bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Caloundra to Burleigh Heads train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Caloundra to Burleigh Heads is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Caloundra to Burleigh Heads.
There are 3099+ hotels available in Burleigh Heads.








