There are 4 ways to get from Gold Coast to Brisbane Airport (BNE) by bus, tram, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane Airportbus Au001 / ...
1h 52m$12–21Tram, train
- Take the tram from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram L1
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain Vlbd
2h 24m$20–28Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Gold Coast to Brisbane-BNE85.6 km
1h 1mDrive 85.6 km
- Drive from Gold Coast to Brisbane Airport (BNE)car 85.6 km
1h 1m$16–22
Gold Coast to Brisbane Airport (BNE) by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Brisbane Airport (BNE) is to bus which costs $12 - $21 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Brisbane Airport (BNE) is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $15 - $22.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Brisbane Airport. Services depart twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Brisbane Airport (BNE) station. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at International Airport Station via Helensvale station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Gold Coast and Brisbane Airport (BNE) is 94 km. The road distance is 85.6 km.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Brisbane Airport (BNE) without a car is to bus which takes 1h 52m and costs $12 - $21.
The bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane Airport takes 1h 52m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Gold Coast to Brisbane Airport (BNE) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Gold Coast to Brisbane Airport (BNE) train services, operated by Translink, depart from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1.
Gold Coast to Brisbane Airport (BNE) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Airport station.
What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Brisbane Airport (BNE), Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane Airport twice daily. Tickets cost $12–21 and the journey takes 1h 52m.
Tram from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- Translink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Gold Coast to Brisbane-BNE
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Gold Coast to Brisbane Airport (BNE) train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Helensvale station, platform 4.
Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Brisbane Airport (BNE) is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Gold Coast to Brisbane Airport (BNE).
There are 2545+ hotels available in Brisbane Airport (BNE).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Gold Coast and Brisbane Airport (BNE). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





