There are 5 ways to get from Surfers Paradise to Pimpama by tram, train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram L1
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Pimpama station, platform 2train Vlbd / ...
1h$2Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram L1
- Take the bus from Helensvale L1 bus stop to Pimpama station, stop Bbus R761
1h 16m$2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Surfers Paradise to Pimpamataxi 29.7 km
26 min$90–110Drive 29.7 km
- Drive from Surfers Paradise to Pimpamacar 29.7 km
26 min$6–8Line 740 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise Bvd at Cypress Ave to Nerang station, stop Ebus 740
- Take the bus from Leagues Club Dr at Nerang station HnR to Pimpama station, stop Bbus R761
1h 36m$2
Surfers Paradise to Pimpama by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Pimpama is to tram and train which costs $2 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Pimpama is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $90 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Surfers Paradise to Pimpama station. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise Bvd at Cypress Ave and arriving at Pimpama station, stop B via Leagues Club Dr at Nerang station HnR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Surfers Paradise station to Pimpama station. However, there are services departing from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Pimpama station, platform 2 via Helensvale station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
The distance between Surfers Paradise and Pimpama is 28 km. The road distance is 29.7 km.
The best way to get from Surfers Paradise to Pimpama without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h and costs $2.
It takes approximately 1h to get from Surfers Paradise to Pimpama, including transfers.
Surfers Paradise to Pimpama bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Surfers Paradise Bvd at Cypress Ave station.
Surfers Paradise to Pimpama train services, operated by Translink, depart from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1.
Surfers Paradise to Pimpama bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Nerang station, stop E.
What companies run services between Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia and Pimpama, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise Bvd at Cypress Ave to Pimpama station, stop B via Nerang station, stop E and Leagues Club Dr at Nerang station HnR in around 1h 36m.
Tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Pimpama station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Helensvale L1 bus stop to Pimpama station, stop B
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Surfers Paradise Bvd at Cypress Ave to Nerang station, stop E
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Leagues Club Dr at Nerang station HnR to Pimpama station, stop B
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
13cabs
- Phone
- +61 132227
- Website
- book.13cabs.com.au
Black & White Cabs
- Phone
- 133 222
- Website
- blackandwhitecabs.com.au
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Booking & Getting There
Surfers Paradise to Pimpama train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Helensvale station, platform 4.
Yes, the driving distance between Surfers Paradise to Pimpama is 30 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Surfers Paradise to Pimpama.
There are 1417+ hotels available in Pimpama.


