What is the cheapest way to get from Merimbula to Coolangatta?

The cheapest way to get from Merimbula to Coolangatta is to bus and train via Canberra which costs $130 - $330 and takes 26h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merimbula to Coolangatta?

The fastest way to get from Merimbula to Coolangatta is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $480 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Merimbula and Coolangatta?

No, there is no direct bus from Merimbula to Coolangatta. However, there are services departing from Park St At Wonga St and arriving at Tweed Heads via Canberra and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 29m.

How far is it from Merimbula to Coolangatta?

The distance between Merimbula and Coolangatta is 1036 km. The road distance is 1241.7 km.

How do I travel from Merimbula to Coolangatta without a car?

The best way to get from Merimbula to Coolangatta without a car is to bus and train which takes 23h 43m and costs $190 - $390.

How long does it take to get from Merimbula to Coolangatta?

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Merimbula to Coolangatta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merimbula to Coolangatta bus from?

Merimbula to Coolangatta bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Park St At Wonga St station.

Bus or fly from Merimbula to Coolangatta?

The best way to get from Merimbula to Coolangatta is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $480 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $280 and takes 24h 29m.

Where does the Merimbula to Coolangatta bus arrive?

Merimbula to Coolangatta bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St station.

What is the time difference between Merimbula and Coolangatta?

Coolangatta is 1h behind Merimbula. It is currently 3:52 PM in Merimbula and 2:52 PM in Coolangatta.

Can I drive from Merimbula to Coolangatta?

Yes, the driving distance between Merimbula to Coolangatta is 1242 km. It takes approximately 14h 17m to drive from Merimbula to Coolangatta.

How do I get a bus ticket from Merimbula to Coolangatta?

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Where can I stay near Coolangatta?

There are 3073+ hotels available in Coolangatta.

Merimbula to Coolangatta - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Merimbula to Coolangatta by plane, bus, train, 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.

Fly Merimbula Airport to Gold Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MIM - OOL
5h 16m
$484–855
Bus, train via Canberra
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park St At Wonga St to Canberra Station, Coach Stopbus 772
2. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
26h 53m
$133–322
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Merimbula to Albion Park Railbus Pm1
2. Take the train from Albion Park Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus
23h 43m
$190–386
Bus, train via Casino
1. Take the bus from Merimbula to Albion Park Railbus Pm1
2. Take the train from Albion Park Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
3. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
4. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centrebus 167 / ...
25h 53m
$153–346
Drive 1,241.7 km
1. Drive from Merimbula to Coolangattacar 1,241.7 km
14h 17m
$225–325
Fly Merimbula Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MIM - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
8h 1m
$374–933
Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Take the bus from Park St At Wonga St to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke Stbus
2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CBR - OOL
8h 26m
$176–479
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park St At Wonga St to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke Stbus 772
2. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Tweed Headsbus
24h 29m
$183–272

Merimbula to Coolangatta by bus, train, and tram

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23h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,036.5 km
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Merimbula, NSW, Australia and Coolangatta, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Regional Express, and two other airlines fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park St At Wonga St to Tweed Heads via Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St, Canberra, Sydney Central Station, and Central Station in around 24h 29m.

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