There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Cooloolabin by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane SYD - MCY
3h 26m$168–452Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2train Ipna / ...
16h 53m$131–688Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cooroybus Pm16
17h 13m$234–451Drive 1,023 km
- Drive from Sydney to Cooloolabincar 1,023 km
11h 2m$183–264Fly 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 Nambour station, platform 2train
6h$173–484Bus, train
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2train Ipna / ...
20h 22m$185–637
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Cooloolabin is to train which costs $130 - $700 and takes 16h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Cooloolabin is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $160 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Cooloolabin. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Cooroy via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Cooloolabin station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Nambour station, platform 2 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 53m.
The distance between Sydney and Cooloolabin is 877 km. The road distance is 1023 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Cooloolabin without a car is to train which takes 16h 53m and costs $130 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Sydney to Cooloolabin, including transfers.
Sydney to Cooloolabin bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Cooloolabin train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Cooloolabin is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $160 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $700 and takes 16h 53m, you could also bus, which costs $230 - $460 and takes 17h 13m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Cooloolabin, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Cooloolabin via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Nambour station, platform 2 in around 16h 53m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–330
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
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $85–110
- First
- $120–140
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Flexible
- $170–320
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Cooloolabin bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Sydney to Cooloolabin train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Cooloolabin is 1023 km. It takes approximately 11h 2m to drive from Sydney to Cooloolabin.
There are 1873+ hotels available in Cooloolabin.







