There are 6 ways to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Tamborine by bus, train, taxi, tram, rideshare, or car
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Line 760 bus, train, taxi
best- Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Varsity Lakes station, stop Abus 760
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Pimpama station, platform 2train
- Take the taxi from Pimpama station, platform 2 to Tamborinetaxi
1h 41m$77–97Drive 69.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Tamborinecar 69.5 km
58 min$13–18Tram, taxi
- Take the tram from Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram L1
- Take the taxi from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Tamborinetaxi
2h 4m$112–132Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Gold Coast-OOL to Tamborine69.5 km
58 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Tamborinetaxi 69.5 km
58 min$170–210Line 777 bus, line 745 bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Broadbeach South stationbus 777
- Take the bus from Broadbeach South station, stop C to Nerang stationbus 745 / ...
- Take the taxi from Nerang station to Tamborinetaxi
1h 44m$132–162
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Tamborine is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 58 min.
The fastest way to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Tamborine is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $12 - $18.
The distance between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Tamborine is 84 km. The road distance is 69.5 km.
The best way to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Tamborine without a car is to line 760 bus and train and taxi which takes 1h 41m and costs $75 - $100.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Tamborine, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Tamborine is 69 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Tamborine.
There are 303+ hotels available in Tamborine.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Tamborine. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Gold Coast Airport (OOL), Australia and Tamborine, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Tamborine. However, you can take the line 760 bus to Varsity Lakes station, stop A, walk to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, take the train to Pimpama station, platform 2, then take the taxi to Tamborine. Alternatively, you can take the line 777 bus to Burleigh Heads station, stop A, walk to Burleigh Heads station, platform 1, take the vehicle to Helensvale station, platform 4, then take the taxi to Tamborine.
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Pimpama station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Tram from Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Gold Coast Airport to Varsity Lakes station, stop A
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Gold Coast Airport to Broadbeach South station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Broadbeach South station, stop C to Nerang station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Gold Coast-OOL to Tamborine
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $75–210
Tamborine Mtn & Canungra Yellow Cabs
- Phone
- +61 7 5545 1577
Russell Island Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61408 785 218
Macleay Island Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61418 734 741
13cabs
- Phone
- +61 132227
- Website
- book.13cabs.com.au
Black & White Cabs
- Phone
- 133 222
- Website
- blackandwhitecabs.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
Kingscliff Tweed Coast Taxis
- Phone
- 1300992487
- Website
- 131008.com
13cabs
- Phone
- +61 132227
- Website
- book.13cabs.com.au
Black & White Cabs
- Phone
- 133 222
- Website
- blackandwhitecabs.com.au
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