There are 5 ways to get from Coolum Beach to Sydney by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MCY - SYD
3h 18m$106–414Train
- Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Naip / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
17h 40m$165–733Bus
- Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus Au001
22h 4m$148–228Drive 1,017.6 km
- Drive from Coolum Beach to Sydneycar 1,017.6 km
11h$186–268Bus via Mooloolaba
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus Pm11
23h 9m$162–252
Coolum Beach to Sydney by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coolum Beach to Sydney is to bus which costs $140 - $230 and takes 22h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Coolum Beach to Sydney is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $100 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Coolum Beach to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from David Low Way at Coolum Beach and arriving at Sydney Central Station via Noosa Junction Station and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Coolum Beach station to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Nambour station, platform 2 and arriving at Central Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.
The distance between Coolum Beach and Sydney is 858 km. The road distance is 1017.6 km.
The best way to get from Coolum Beach to Sydney without a car is to train which takes 17h 40m and costs $160 - $750.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Coolum Beach to Sydney, including transfers.
Coolum Beach to Sydney bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Noosa Junction Station.
Coolum Beach to Sydney train services, operated by Translink, depart from Nambour station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Coolum Beach to Sydney is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $100 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $750 and takes 17h 40m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 22h 4m.
What companies run services between Coolum Beach, QLD, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Coolum Beach to Central Station via Nambour station, platform 2, Roma Street, and Roma Street Station in around 17h 40m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Noosa Junction Station to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Coolum Beach to Sydney bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Sydney is 1h ahead of Coolum Beach. It is currently 4:52 PM in Coolum Beach and 5:52 PM in Sydney.
Coolum Beach to Sydney train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coolum Beach to Sydney is 1018 km. It takes approximately 11h to drive from Coolum Beach to Sydney.
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