What is the cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Kuranda?

The cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Kuranda is to bus via South Coolum Rd near Green Oaks Dr which costs $210 - $330 and takes 30h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Kuranda?

The fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Kuranda is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $340 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Sunshine Coast (Region) and Kuranda?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Kuranda. However, there are services departing from David Low Way at Coolum Hotel and arriving at Kuranda via Noosa Junction Station and Cairns Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Sunshine Coast (Region) and Kuranda?

No, there is no direct train from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Kuranda station. However, there are services departing from Nambour and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 20m.

How far is it from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Kuranda?

The distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) and Kuranda is 1359 km. The road distance is 1607.1 km.

How do I travel from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Kuranda without a car?

The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Kuranda without a car is to train which takes 25h 20m and costs $220 - $6,500.

How long does it take to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Kuranda?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Kuranda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunshine Coast (Region) to Kuranda bus from?

Sunshine Coast (Region) to Kuranda bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Noosa Junction Station.

Where do I catch the Sunshine Coast (Region) to Kuranda train from?

Sunshine Coast (Region) to Kuranda train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Nambour station.

Train, bus or fly from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Kuranda?

The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Kuranda is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $340 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $6,500 and takes 25h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $260 - $440 and takes 29h 43m.

Where does the Sunshine Coast (Region) to Kuranda bus arrive?

Sunshine Coast (Region) to Kuranda bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Cairns station.

Where does the Sunshine Coast (Region) to Kuranda train arrive?

Sunshine Coast (Region) to Kuranda train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Kuranda?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) to Kuranda is 1607 km. It takes approximately 19h 14m to drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Kuranda.

Where can I stay near Kuranda?

There are 1003+ hotels available in Kuranda.

Sunshine Coast (Region) to Kuranda - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Kuranda by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns (CNS)plane MCY - CNS
4h 6m
$340–850
Bus via South Coolum Rd near Green Oaks Dr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Noosa Heads Junction to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
30h 37m
$218–326
Train
1. Take the train from Nambour to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
25h 20m
$227–6,084
Bus
1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
29h 43m
$268–436
Drive 1,607.1 km
1. Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Kurandacar 1,607.1 km
19h 14m
$289–418
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
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
7h 16m
$260–826
Train, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly
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
9h 40m
$254–804
Bus to Hervey Bay, fly
1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Hervey Baybus
2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Cairns (CNS)plane HVB - CNS
10h 21m
$624–1,134

Sunshine Coast (Region) to Kuranda by bus

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Distance: 1,359.3 km
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia and Kuranda, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar flies from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns (CNS) 3 times a week. Alternatively, 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.

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