There are 3 ways to get from Caloundra to Surfers Paradise by train, bus (Greyhound), 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 / ...
4h 8m$4Bus
- Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop B to Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hillsbus R616
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Sydney
5h 3m$30–48Drive 164.7 km
- Drive from Caloundra to Surfers Paradisecar 164.7 km
1h 59m$30–44
Caloundra to Surfers Paradise by bus, train, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Surfers Paradise is to train which costs $4 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Caloundra to Surfers Paradise is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Caloundra to Surfers Paradise. However, there are services departing from Bowman Rd near First Ave and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Landsborough station, stop B, Abbotsford Rd at Montpelier Road Stop 12/13 and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Caloundra station to Surfers Paradise station. However, there are services departing from Landsborough station, platform 2 and arriving at Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 via Bowen Hills station, platform 1 and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Caloundra and Surfers Paradise is 184 km. The road distance is 164.7 km.
The best way to get from Caloundra to Surfers Paradise without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs $4.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Caloundra to Surfers Paradise, including transfers.
Caloundra to Surfers Paradise bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Landsborough station, stop B.
Caloundra to Surfers Paradise train services, operated by Translink, depart from Landsborough station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Caloundra to Surfers Paradise is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs $4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $50 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Caloundra, QLD, Australia and Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 1, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to Surfers Paradise via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, stop B, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills, Abbotsford Rd at Montpelier Road Stop 12/13, Adelaide Street Stop 40 near Broadway, and Brisbane in around 5h 3m.
Bus from Landsborough station, stop B to Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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Booking & Getting There
Caloundra to Surfers Paradise bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills station.
Caloundra to Surfers Paradise train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Caloundra to Surfers Paradise is 165 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Caloundra to Surfers Paradise.
There are 520+ hotels available in Surfers Paradise.


