There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Caloundra by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport, line 600 bus
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane SYD - MCY
- Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 1 to Caloundra stationbus
5h 6m$95–344Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
17h 32m$73–252Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolababus Pm16
16h 22m$163–336Drive 993.4 km
- Drive from Sydney to Caloundracar 993.4 km
10h 44m$176–253Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
6h 34m$127–418Bus, train
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus Au001
- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
21h 1m$128–205
Sydney to Caloundra by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Caloundra is to train which costs $70 - $260 and takes 17h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Caloundra is to fly and line 600 bus which takes 5h 6m and costs $95 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Caloundra station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Caloundra station via Brisbane Roma Street and Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Caloundra station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Landsborough station, platform 1 via Central station, platform 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 32m.
The distance between Sydney and Caloundra is 880 km. The road distance is 993.4 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Caloundra without a car is to bus which takes 16h 22m and costs $160 - $340.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Sydney to Caloundra, including transfers.
Sydney to Caloundra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Caloundra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Caloundra is to bus which takes 16h 22m and costs $160 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $260 and takes 17h 32m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Caloundra, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Central Station to Caloundra station via Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club in around 16h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Caloundra Rd at Caloundra Police Station via Roma Street Station, Roma Street busway, platform 2, King George Square, 2a, Central station, platform 6, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 17h 32m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–320
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–550
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–420
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–430
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–320
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–360
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
Train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Maroochydore station, platform 1 to Caloundra station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Advantage
- $160–250
- Flexible
- $210–300
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolaba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–210
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Caloundra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Sydney to Caloundra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Caloundra is 993 km. It takes approximately 10h 44m to drive from Sydney to Caloundra.
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