There are 4 ways to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Maleny by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2train Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
5h 31m$4Bus
- Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolababus Pm16
6h 21m$76–94Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Gold Coast-OOL to Maleny190 km
2h 16mDrive 190 km
- Drive from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Malenycar 190 km
2h 16m$34–49
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Maleny by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Maleny is to train which costs $4 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Maleny is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Maleny. However, there are services departing from Gold Coast Airport and arriving at Coral Street at Maleny Branch Library via Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club and Landsborough station, stop B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) station to Maleny station. However, there are services departing from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 and arriving at Landsborough station, platform 1 via Bowen Hills station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Maleny is 204 km. The road distance is 190 km.
The best way to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Maleny without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs $4.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Maleny, including transfers.
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Maleny bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, depart from Gold Coast Airport station.
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Maleny train services, operated by Translink, depart from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Maleny is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs $4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $95 and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Gold Coast Airport (OOL), Australia and Maleny, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Gold Coast Airport to Coral Street at Maleny Branch Library via Varsity Lakes station, stop A, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 4, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop B in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gold Coast Airport to Coral Street at Maleny Branch Library via Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club, Landsborough station, stop A, and Landsborough station, stop B in around 6h 21m.
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +612 6685 7447
- [email protected]
- Website
- Byron Easybus
Bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Website
- Byron Easybus
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolaba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Gold Coast-OOL to Maleny
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Maleny bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Maleny train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 2.
Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Maleny is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Maleny.
There are 340+ hotels available in Maleny.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Maleny. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






