There are 7 ways to get from Caloundra to Sydney by bus, plane, train, or car
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Line 600 bus to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Caloundra station to Maroochydore station, platform 2bus
- Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MCY - SYD
4h 50m$100–364Train
cheapest- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train Naip / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
18h 5m$88–252Train, bus
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train Naip / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus Sydney
21h 38m$152–352Drive 993.7 km
- Drive from Caloundra to Sydneycar 993.7 km
10h 45m$178–257Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNE - SYD
5h 43m$128–430Train, 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 Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane OOL - SYD
7h 53m$96–316Bus
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus Au001
21h 41m$122–210
Caloundra to Sydney by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Sydney is to train which costs $85 - $260 and takes 18h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Caloundra to Sydney is to line 600 bus and fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $95 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Caloundra station to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Caloundra station and arriving at Sydney Central Station via Mooloolaba and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Caloundra station to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Landsborough station, platform 2 and arriving at Central Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.
The distance between Caloundra and Sydney is 877 km. The road distance is 993.7 km.
The best way to get from Caloundra to Sydney without a car is to train which takes 18h 5m and costs $85 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Caloundra to Sydney, including transfers.
Caloundra to Sydney bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.
Caloundra to Sydney train services, operated by Translink, depart from Landsborough station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Caloundra to Sydney is to train which takes 18h 5m and costs $85 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 21h 41m.
What companies run services between Caloundra, QLD, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to Central Station via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, platform 2, Central station, platform 5, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Roma Street Station in around 18h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caloundra station to Sydney Central Station via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade, Mooloolaba, and Brisbane in around 21h 41m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–330
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–280
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport via Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–280
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
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 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Caloundra station to Maroochydore station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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More Questions & Answers
Caloundra to Sydney bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Caloundra to Sydney train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Central station, platform 5.
Yes, the driving distance between Caloundra to Sydney is 994 km. It takes approximately 10h 45m to drive from Caloundra to Sydney.
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