There are 9 ways to get from Canberra to Caloundra by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
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Fly Canberra International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
best- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane CBR - MCY
6h 39m$255–427Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train
21h 49m$113–598Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills to Landsborough station, stop Bbus
20h 12m$171–379Bus, train
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train
20h 53m$125–617Drive 1,254.5 km
- Drive from Canberra to Caloundracar 1,254.5 km
13h 26m$229–331Fly Canberra International Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CBR - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
5h 50m$174–493Fly Canberra International Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CBR - OOL
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
7h 44m$147–419Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane SYD - MCY
7h 16m$123–446Bus, train via Wollongong
- Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 855
- Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train
27h 30m$186–586
Canberra to Caloundra by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Caloundra is to train which costs $110 - $600 and takes 21h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Caloundra is to fly and train which takes 5h 50m and costs $170 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Caloundra. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Bowman Rd near First Ave via Central Station, Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills and Landsborough station, stop A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Caloundra station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Landsborough station, platform 1 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 49m.
The distance between Canberra and Caloundra is 1078 km. The road distance is 1254.5 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Caloundra without a car is to bus which takes 20h 12m and costs $170 - $380.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Canberra to Caloundra, including transfers.
Canberra to Caloundra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Caloundra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Caloundra is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $250 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $380 and takes 20h 12m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $600 and takes 21h 49m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Caloundra, QLD, Australia?
Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Bowman Rd near First Ave via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills, Landsborough station, stop B, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 20h 12m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–1,100
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,400
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–900
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Brisbane Airport, Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,600
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–550
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–550
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–450
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–900
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $85–110
- First
- $120–140
- Sleeper
- $220–250
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $85–110
- First
- $120–140
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Canberra to Caloundra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Caloundra is 1h behind Canberra. It is currently 12:30 PM in Canberra and 11:30 AM in Caloundra.
Canberra to Caloundra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Caloundra is 1255 km. It takes approximately 13h 26m to drive from Canberra to Caloundra.
There are 1474+ hotels available in Caloundra.






