What is the cheapest way to get from Mooloolaba to Palm Cove?

The cheapest way to get from Mooloolaba to Palm Cove is to bus via Cairns which costs $240 - $410 and takes 28h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mooloolaba to Palm Cove?

The fastest way to get from Mooloolaba to Palm Cove is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $230 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Mooloolaba and Palm Cove?

No, there is no direct bus from Mooloolaba to Palm Cove. However, there are services departing from Mooloolaba and arriving at Williams Esplanade at French Street via Cairns City bus station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Mooloolaba and Palm Cove?

No, there is no direct train from Mooloolaba to Palm Cove station. However, there are services departing from Nambour and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 38m.

How far is it from Mooloolaba to Palm Cove?

The distance between Mooloolaba and Palm Cove is 1537 km. The road distance is 1620 km.

How do I travel from Mooloolaba to Palm Cove without a car?

The best way to get from Mooloolaba to Palm Cove without a car is to train which takes 26h 38m and costs $160 - $6,000.

How long does it take to get from Mooloolaba to Palm Cove?

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Mooloolaba to Palm Cove, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mooloolaba to Palm Cove bus from?

Mooloolaba to Palm Cove bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.

Where do I catch the Mooloolaba to Palm Cove train from?

Mooloolaba to Palm Cove train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Nambour station.

Train, bus or fly from Mooloolaba to Palm Cove?

The best way to get from Mooloolaba to Palm Cove is to train which takes 26h 38m and costs $160 - $6,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Cairns, which costs $240 - $410 and takes 28h 13m, you could also fly, which costs $230 - $750 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Mooloolaba to Palm Cove bus arrive?

Mooloolaba to Palm Cove bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Cairns station.

Where does the Mooloolaba to Palm Cove train arrive?

Mooloolaba to Palm Cove train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Mooloolaba to Palm Cove?

Yes, the driving distance between Mooloolaba to Palm Cove is 1620 km. It takes approximately 19h 20m to drive from Mooloolaba to Palm Cove.

Where can I stay near Palm Cove?

There are 1003+ hotels available in Palm Cove.

Mooloolaba to Palm Cove - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Mooloolaba to Palm Cove by train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane BNE - CNS
8h 4m
$140–676
Train, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train
2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane OOL - CNS
10h 31m
$134–654
Train
1. Take the train from Nambour to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
26h 38m
$162–6,002
Bus via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
28h 13m
$247–404
Drive 1,620 km
1. Drive from Mooloolaba to Palm Covecar 1,620 km
19h 20m
$291–421
Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns (CNS)plane MCY - CNS
6h 28m
$232–702
Bus to Hervey Bay, fly
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Hervey Baybus
2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Cairns (CNS)plane HVB - CNS
11h 15m
$371–989
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Cairnsbus Cairns
29h 31m
$270–609

Mooloolaba to Palm Cove by bus and train

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26h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,537.1 km
Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Mooloolaba, QLD, Australia and Palm Cove, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Nambour to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $160–5,782 and the journey takes 23h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Mooloolaba to Cairns twice daily. Tickets cost $240–410 and the journey takes 27h 4m.

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