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How to get fromCaloundra to Tannum Sandsby train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Caloundra to Tannum Sands by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Landsborough to Gladstonetrain train Tilt Train
    7h 11m
    $131–1,796

  2. Drive  424 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Caloundra to Tannum Sandscar car 424 km
    5h 16m
    $77–111

  3. Bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade

    1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Gladstonebus bus Au050-1 / ...
    12h 32m
    $83–123

  4. Train, fly to Gladstone Airport, line 510 bus

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Gladstone Airport (GLT)plane plane BNE - GLT
    3. Take the bus from Philip Street at Gladstone Centre Plaza to Hampton Dr near Tannum Sands Rd hail 'n' ridebus bus
    7h 26m
    $243–520

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Maroochydore to Gladstonebus bus Cairns
    14h 20m
    $98–213

  6. Train, fly to Biloela, drive

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Biloela (ZBL)plane plane BNE - ZBL
    3. Drive from Biloela (ZBL) to Tannum Sandscar car
    6h 25m
    $333–663

Caloundra to Tannum Sands by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 475.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Caloundra, QLD, Australia and Tannum Sands, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Landsborough to Gladstone once daily. Tickets cost $55–1,617 and the journey takes 5h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Mooloolaba to Gladstone twice daily. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 8h 15m.

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