Rome2Rio

How to get fromCaloundra to Hamilton Islandby train, plane, ferry, or bus

Find Transport to Hamilton Island

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Caloundra to Hamilton Island by train, plane, 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. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane BNE - HTI
    5h 41m
    $228–876

  2. Bus, ferry via Shute Harbour Marine Terminal

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry Direct Hamilton Island
    21h 16m
    $196–342

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Nambour to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    20h 19m
    $202–3,792

  4. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport

    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane MCY - HTI
    8h 9m
    $372–1,002

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Maroochydore to Airlie Beachbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    22h 4m
    $270–590

Caloundra to Hamilton Island by bus, train, foot, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration20h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$202Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Caloundra to Hamilton Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 991.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Caloundra, QLD, Australia and Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) twice daily.

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