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How to get fromNanaimo to Sunshine Coastby plane, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Nanaimo to Sunshine Coast by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Nanaimo Airport to Brisbane Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane YCD - BNE
    2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    27h 39m
    $722–2,529

  2. Fly Nanaimo to Brisbane Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane ZNA - BNE
    2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    22h 50m
    $458–1,505

  3. Bus to Victoria International Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Victoria, BC - Sandman Innbus bus
    2. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane YYJ - BNE
    3. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    25h 38m
    $667–2,174

  4. Fly Nanaimo to Hervey Bay, bus

    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane ZNA - HVB
    2. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Mooloolababus bus
    26h 22m
    $645–2,070

  5. Bus to Comox Valley Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mallbus bus
    2. Fly from Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane YQQ - BNE
    3. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    27h 25m
    $670–2,177

  6. Bus to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt, fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Victoria, BC - Capital City Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane YWH - BNE
    3. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    28h 2m
    $815–2,672

  7. Bus to Campbell River Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Campbell River, BC - Ocean Grove Storebus bus
    2. Fly from Campbell River Airport (YBL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane YBL - BNE
    3. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    26h 31m
    $642–2,004

Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration24h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$739Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,923.9 km
  • Duration: 27h 39m

What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Sunshine Coast. However, you can take the line 70 bus to Nanaimo Airport, walk to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) airport, fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to Eagle Junction station, platform 1, take the train to Landsborough station, platform 1, walk to Landsborough station, stop A, then take the line 615 bus to Aerodrome Rd at Maud Street. Alternatively, you can fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to Eagle Junction station, platform 1, take the train to Landsborough station, platform 1, walk to Landsborough station, stop A, then take the line 615 bus to Aerodrome Rd at Maud Street.

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