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How to get fromCaloundra to Merimbulaby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Caloundra to Merimbula by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane plane MCY - MIM
    7h 45m
    $502–702

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Park St At Wonga Stbus bus 771
    30h 36m
    $172–300

  3. Drive 1,427.4 km

    1. Drive from Caloundra to Merimbulacar car 1,427.4 km
    16h 28m
    $256–370

  4. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane plane BNE - MIM
    8h 16m
    $360–828

  5. Train, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train train
    2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane plane OOL - MIM
    10h 33m
    $274–904

  6. Train, bus via Canberra

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train train
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain train 631 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Canberra Station, Coach Stop to Park St At Wonga Stbus bus 771
    31h 39m
    $198–426

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train train
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Merimbulabus bus Pm2
    32h 13m
    $222–452

Caloundra to Merimbula by bus, train, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration31h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,220.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Caloundra, QLD, Australia and Merimbula, NSW, Australia?

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caloundra station to Park St At Wonga St via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade, Mooloolaba, Brisbane, Sydney Central Station, Canberra, and Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St in around 30h 36m.

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