There are 3 ways to get from Caloundra to Mount Tamborine by train, bus, 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 Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
3h 56m$72–92Drive 157.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Caloundra to Mount Tamborinecar 157.7 km
2h 9m$29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop B to Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hillsbus R616
- Take the bus from Boggo Road station, platform 4 to Helensvale L1 bus stopbus R772
5h 10m$74–94
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Mount Tamborine is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Caloundra to Mount Tamborine is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Caloundra to Mount Tamborine. However, there are services departing from Bowman Rd near First Ave and arriving at Helensvale L1 bus stop via Landsborough station, stop B, RBWH station, platform 1 and Boggo Road station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Caloundra station to Mount Tamborine station. However, there are services departing from Landsborough station, platform 2 and arriving at Helensvale station, platform 1 via Bowen Hills station, platform 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Caloundra and Mount Tamborine is 192 km. The road distance is 157.7 km.
The best way to get from Caloundra to Mount Tamborine without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $70 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Caloundra to Mount Tamborine, including transfers.
Caloundra to Mount Tamborine bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Landsborough station, stop B.
Caloundra to Mount Tamborine train services, operated by Translink, depart from Landsborough station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Caloundra to Mount Tamborine is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $70 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $95 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Caloundra, QLD, Australia and Mount Tamborine, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to Mount Tamborine via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 1 in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to Mount Tamborine via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, stop B, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills, RBWH station, platform 1, Boggo Road station, platform 4, and Helensvale L1 bus stop in around 5h 10m.
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Booking & Getting There
Caloundra to Mount Tamborine bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills station.
Caloundra to Mount Tamborine train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Caloundra to Mount Tamborine is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Caloundra to Mount Tamborine.
There are 2136+ hotels available in Mount Tamborine.


