Rome2Rio

How to get fromCoolangatta to Hamilton Islandby train, plane, car, ferry, or bus

Find Transport to Hamilton Island

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Coolangatta to Hamilton Island by train, plane, car, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane BNE - HTI
    5h 45m
    $230–878

  2. Drive, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Coolangatta to Roma Streetcar car
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Proserpinetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    20h 4m
    $184–4,117

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Tweed Heads to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    24h 44m
    $263–559

  4. Fly from Gold Coast Airport

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane OOL - HTI
    6h 5m
    $420–850

  5. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    25h
    $272–412

Coolangatta to Hamilton Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$263Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Coolangatta to Hamilton Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,016.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Coolangatta, QLD, Australia and Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) 4 times a day.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides