There are 5 ways to get from Caloundra to Mount Isa by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane BNE - ISA
6h 20m$474–1,256Train
cheapest- Take the train from Nambour to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Townsville station to Mount Isa stationtrain Inlander
41h 24m$232–8,386Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus Mount Isa
31h 1m$301–751Drive 1,852.3 km
- Drive from Caloundra to Mount Isacar 1,852.3 km
20h 14m$335–484Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport
- Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane MCY - ISA
11h 16m$345–1,430
Caloundra to Mount Isa by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Mount Isa is to drive which costs $330 - $490 and takes 20h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Caloundra to Mount Isa is to train and fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $470 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Caloundra station to Mount Isa. However, there are services departing from Caloundra station and arriving at Mount Isa via Mooloolaba and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Caloundra station to Mount Isa station. However, there are services departing from Landsborough station, platform 1 and arriving at Mount Isa station via Nambour and Townsville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 24m.
The distance between Caloundra and Mount Isa is 1680 km. The road distance is 1852.3 km.
The best way to get from Caloundra to Mount Isa without a car is to bus which takes 31h 1m and costs $300 - $750.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Caloundra to Mount Isa, including transfers.
Caloundra to Mount Isa bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.
Caloundra to Mount Isa train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Nambour station.
The best way to get from Caloundra to Mount Isa is to bus which takes 31h 1m and costs $300 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $8,500 and takes 41h 24m, you could also fly, which costs $340 - $1,500 and takes 11h 16m.
What companies run services between Caloundra, QLD, Australia and Mount Isa, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Caloundra station to Mount Isa via Mooloolaba and Brisbane in around 31h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to Mount Isa station via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, platform 1, Nambour, Townsville, and Townsville station in around 41h 24m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Mount Isa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $430–1,200
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $430–1,200
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Sydney, Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $850–2,700
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Mount Isa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $370–750
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Sydney, Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,600
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,400
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Nambour to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–4,515
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $130–170
- AChoice
- $220–290
- Gold Class
- $3,605
- Heritage Class
- $4,515
Train from Townsville station to Mount Isa station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $100–3,653
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $100–150
- AChoice
- $180–240
- Gold Class
- $2,916
- Heritage Class
- $3,653
- 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
Bus from Brisbane to Mount Isa
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $270–700
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $270–380
- Flexible
- $320–700
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Booking & Getting There
Caloundra to Mount Isa bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Caloundra to Mount Isa train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caloundra to Mount Isa is 1852 km. It takes approximately 20h 14m to drive from Caloundra to Mount Isa.
There are 32+ hotels available in Mount Isa.









