There are 3 ways to get from Surfers Paradise to Caloundra by bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills to Landsborough station, stop Bbus R616
4h 2m$30–48Train
cheapest- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2train Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
4h 27m$4Drive 164.7 km
- Drive from Surfers Paradise to Caloundracar 164.7 km
1h 59m$30–44
Surfers Paradise to Caloundra by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Caloundra is to train which costs $4 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Caloundra is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Surfers Paradise to Caloundra. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Bowman Rd near First Ave via Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills and Landsborough station, stop A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Surfers Paradise station to Caloundra station. However, there are services departing from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Landsborough station, platform 1 via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Bowen Hills station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Surfers Paradise and Caloundra is 177 km. The road distance is 164.7 km.
The best way to get from Surfers Paradise to Caloundra without a car is to bus which takes 4h 2m and costs $29 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Surfers Paradise to Caloundra, including transfers.
Surfers Paradise to Caloundra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Surfers Paradise to Caloundra train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Surfers Paradise to Caloundra is to bus which takes 4h 2m and costs $29 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia and Caloundra, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Bowman Rd near First Ave via Brisbane, Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills, Landsborough station, stop B, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Bowman Rd near First Ave via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 4, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 4h 27m.
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $28–40
- Flexible
- $26–45
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Booking & Getting There
Surfers Paradise to Caloundra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Surfers Paradise to Caloundra train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 2.
Yes, the driving distance between Surfers Paradise to Caloundra is 165 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Surfers Paradise to Caloundra.
There are 1475+ hotels available in Caloundra.