There are 5 ways to get from Caloundra to Tannum Sands by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Landsborough to Gladstonetrain Tilt Train
7h 11m$130–1,796Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Gladstonebus Au050-1 / ...
12h 33m$82–132Drive 424 km
- Drive from Caloundra to Tannum Sandscar 424 km
5h 16m$92–132Train, fly to Gladstone Airport, line 510 bus
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Gladstone Airport (GLT)plane BNE - GLT
- Take the bus from Philip Street at Gladstone Centre Plaza to Hampton Dr near Tannum Sands Rd hail 'n' ridebus
7h 24m$252–580Train, fly to Biloela, drive
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Biloela (ZBL)plane BNE - ZBL
- Drive from Biloela (ZBL) to Tannum Sandscar
6h 23m$348–718
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Gladstone Airport (GLT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Tannum Sands is to bus which costs $80 - $140 and takes 12h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Caloundra to Tannum Sands is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs $90 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Caloundra station to Tannum Sands. However, there are services departing from Caloundra station and arriving at Booth Ave near Salmon St hail 'n' ride via Mooloolaba, Goondoon Street at Apex Park and Philip Street at Gladstone Centre Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Caloundra to Tannum Sands. However, there are services departing from Landsborough and arriving at Gladstone via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
The distance between Caloundra and Tannum Sands is 475 km. The road distance is 424 km.
The best way to get from Caloundra to Tannum Sands without a car is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs $130 - $1,800.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Caloundra to Tannum Sands, including transfers.
Caloundra to Tannum Sands bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.
Caloundra to Tannum Sands train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Landsborough station.
The best way to get from Caloundra to Tannum Sands is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs $130 - $1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 12h 33m.
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 $80–130 and the journey takes 8h 15m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Gladstone Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–470
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Gladstone Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–700
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Biloela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,200
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Biloela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,200
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Landsborough to Gladstone
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–1,617
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $55–80
- AChoice
- $80–110
- Gold Class
- $1,291
- Heritage Class
- $1,617
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Mooloolaba to Gladstone
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Philip Street at Gladstone Centre Plaza to Hampton Dr near Tannum Sands Rd hail 'n' ride
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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Caloundra to Tannum Sands bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Gladstone station.
Caloundra to Tannum Sands train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Gladstone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caloundra to Tannum Sands is 424 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Caloundra to Tannum Sands.
There are 51+ hotels available in Tannum Sands.