There are 6 ways to get from Caloundra to Perth by plane, train, 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.
Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport
best- Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Perth Airport (PER)plane MCY - PER
10h 19m$364–1,106Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Perth Airport (PER)plane BNE - PER
9h 23m$282–882Train
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain
- Take the train from Central Station to Perthtrain
3d 21h$936–10,560Drive 4,174.9 km
- Drive from Caloundra to Perthcar 4,174.9 km
44h 37m$759–1,096Train, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Perth Airport (PER)plane OOL - PER
11h 31m$296–808Train via Adelaide
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train
- Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
- Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Perthtrain
6d 20h$3,806–26,506
Caloundra to Perth by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Perth is to train and fly which costs $290 - $850 and takes 11h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Caloundra to Perth is to train and fly which takes 9h 23m and costs $280 - $900.
No, there is no direct train from Caloundra station to Perth. However, there are services departing from Landsborough station, platform 2 and arriving at Perth via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 21h.
The distance between Caloundra and Perth is 3678 km. The road distance is 4174.9 km.
The best way to get from Caloundra to Perth without a car is to train which takes 3 days 21h and costs $900 - $11,000.
It takes approximately 10h 19m to get from Caloundra to Perth, including transfers.
Caloundra to Perth train services, operated by Translink, depart from Landsborough station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Caloundra to Perth is to fly which takes 10h 19m and costs $360 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $900 - $11,000 and takes 3 days 21h.
Perth is 2h behind Caloundra. It is currently 5:28 AM in Caloundra and 3:28 AM in Perth.
Caloundra to Perth train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
What companies run services between Caloundra, QLD, Australia and Perth, WA, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Perth Airport (PER) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to Perth via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 3d 21h.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Perth Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–600
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Perth Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–600
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Perth Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,000
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Perth Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–750
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Perth Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–750
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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Yes, the driving distance between Caloundra to Perth is 4175 km. It takes approximately 44h 37m to drive from Caloundra to Perth.
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