What is the cheapest way to get from Maleny to Rainbow Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Maleny to Rainbow Beach is to line 615 bus and bus which costs $22 - $40 and takes 4h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Maleny to Rainbow Beach?

The fastest way to get from Maleny to Rainbow Beach is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Maleny and Rainbow Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Maleny to Rainbow Beach. However, there are services departing from Maple Street at Cooke Park and arriving at Rainbow Beach via Landsborough station, stop A and Mooloolaba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Maleny to Rainbow Beach?

The distance between Maleny and Rainbow Beach is 189 km. The road distance is 135.9 km.

How do I travel from Maleny to Rainbow Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Maleny to Rainbow Beach without a car is to line 615 bus and bus which takes 4h 18m and costs $22 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Maleny to Rainbow Beach?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Maleny to Rainbow Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maleny to Rainbow Beach bus from?

Maleny to Rainbow Beach bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Landsborough station, stop A.

Where does the Maleny to Rainbow Beach bus arrive?

Maleny to Rainbow Beach bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Mooloolaba, River Esplanade station.

Can I drive from Maleny to Rainbow Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Maleny to Rainbow Beach is 136 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Maleny to Rainbow Beach.

Where can I stay near Rainbow Beach?

There are 176+ hotels available in Rainbow Beach.

Maleny to Rainbow Beach - 4 ways to travel via train, line 615 bus, bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Maleny to Rainbow Beach by bus, car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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Line 615 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop A to Mooloolaba, River Esplanadebus 615
2. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Rainbow Beachbus Au050 / ...
4h 18m
$22–36
Drive 135.9 km
1. Drive from Maleny to Rainbow Beachcar 135.9 km
2h 33m
$25–36
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 1 to Cooran station, platform 1train Brgy
2. Take the bus from Traveston to Rainbow Beachbus Au050-1 / ...
4h 41m
$54–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Rainbow Beachbus Hervey Bay / ...
6h 2m
$32–66

Maleny to Rainbow Beach by bus and foot

21Weekly Services

6h 2mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 188.8 km
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Maleny, QLD, Australia and Rainbow Beach, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Maple Street at Cooke Park to Rainbow Beach via Landsborough station, stop B, Landsborough station, stop A, Mooloolaba, River Esplanade, and Mooloolaba in around 4h 18m.

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