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How to get fromPimpama to Rainbow Beachby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Pimpama to Rainbow Beach by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Pimpama station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rainbow Beachbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    5h 34m
    $30–60

  2. Train, bus via Pomona

    1. Take the train from Pimpama station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train train
    2. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Cooran station, platform 1train train
    3. Take the bus from Traveston to Rainbow Beachbus bus
    6h 41m
    $54–76

  3. Drive 254 km

    1. Drive from Pimpama to Rainbow Beachcar car 254 km
    3h 43m
    $46–66

  4. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Pimpama station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane BNE - HVB
    3. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Rainbow Beachbus bus
    6h 7m
    $221–555

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Pimpama station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Rainbow Beachbus bus Pm16
    6h 56m
    $40–60

  6. Train, bus via Banyo

    1. Take the train from Pimpama station, platform 2 to Domestic Airport station, platform 1train train Vlbd
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Airport Domestic to Rainbow Beachbus bus Hervey Bay
    8h 10m
    $75–137

Pimpama to Rainbow Beach by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Pimpama to Rainbow Beach. However, you can take the train to Roma Street, walk to Brisbane, then take the bus to Rainbow Beach. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pimpama station, platform 2 to Rainbow Beach via Central station, platform 6, Cooran station, platform 1, and Traveston in around 6h 41m.

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