There are 5 ways to get from Coombabah to Varsity Lakes by taxi, train, bus, tram, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Coombabah to Helensvale station, platform 1taxi
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
24 min$35–41Line 713 bus, tram
cheapest- Take the bus from Hansford Rd near Citie Dr to Southport bus station, stop Abus 713
- Take the tram from Southport station, platform 2 to Christine Avenue station, platform 2tram L1
1h 51m$2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Coombabah to Varsity Lakestaxi 26.2 km
27 min$80–100Drive 26.2 km
- Drive from Coombabah to Varsity Lakescar 26.2 km
27 min$5–7Line 719 bus, tram, train
- Take the bus from Pine Ridge Rd at Sage Court to GCUH, platform 4bus 719
- Take the tram from Gold Coast University Hospital station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram L1
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
1h 2m$2
Coombabah to Varsity Lakes by bus and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coombabah to Varsity Lakes is to line 713 bus and tram which costs $3 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Coombabah to Varsity Lakes is to taxi and train which takes 24 min and costs $35 - $45.
The distance between Coombabah and Varsity Lakes is 31 km. The road distance is 26.2 km.
The best way to get from Coombabah to Varsity Lakes without a car is to taxi and train which takes 24 min and costs $35 - $45.
It takes approximately 24 min to get from Coombabah to Varsity Lakes, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Coombabah to Varsity Lakes is 26 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Coombabah to Varsity Lakes.
There are 2865+ hotels available in Varsity Lakes.
What companies run services between Coombabah, QLD, Australia and Varsity Lakes, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Coombabah to Varsity Lakes. However, you can take the taxi to Helensvale station, platform 1 then take the train to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hansford Rd near Citie Dr to Christine Ave at Regensberg Close via Southport bus station, stop A, Southport station, platform 2, Christine Avenue station, platform 2, and Christine Avenue station in around 1h 51m.
Train from Helensvale station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Tram from Southport station, platform 2 to Christine Avenue station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Tram from Gold Coast University Hospital station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Helensvale station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- $30–100
13cabs
- Phone
- +61 132227
- Website
- book.13cabs.com.au
Black & White Cabs
- Phone
- 133 222
- Website
- blackandwhitecabs.com.au
Tamborine Mtn & Canungra Yellow Cabs
- Phone
- +61 7 5545 1577
- Website
- yellowcab.com.au
13cabs
- Phone
- +61 132227
- Website
- book.13cabs.com.au
Black & White Cabs
- Phone
- 133 222
- Website
- blackandwhitecabs.com.au
Tamborine Mtn & Canungra Yellow Cabs
- Phone
- +61 7 5545 1577
- Website
- yellowcab.com.au
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