There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Coolum Beach by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane SYD - MCY
4h 9m$112–415Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus 3101 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Noosa Junctionbus Townsville / ...
18h 37m$103–151Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2train Ipna / ...
17h$161–728Drive 1,016.9 km
- Drive from Sydney to Coolum Beachcar 1,016.9 km
10h 59m$186–268Bus via Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club CLOSED
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Mooloolababus Hervey Bay / ...
22h 20m$171–244
Sydney to Coolum Beach by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Coolum Beach is to bus which costs $100 - $160 and takes 18h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Coolum Beach is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $110 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Coolum Beach. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at David Low Way at Coolum Beach via Brisbane and Noosa Junction station, stop B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Coolum Beach 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 17h.
The distance between Sydney and Coolum Beach is 861 km. The road distance is 1016.9 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Coolum Beach without a car is to train which takes 17h and costs $160 - $750.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Sydney to Coolum Beach, including transfers.
Sydney to Coolum Beach bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney to Coolum Beach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Coolum Beach is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $110 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $750 and takes 17h, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 18h 37m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Coolum Beach, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Coolum Beach via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Nambour station, platform 2 in around 17h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–390
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–390
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–440
- 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
Train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–390
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $22–45
- AChoice
- $19–25
- Gold Class
- $312
- Heritage Class
- $390
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Noosa Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–50
- Flexible
- $45–55
Bus from Brisbane to Mooloolaba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Sydney to Coolum Beach bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Roma Street Station, Stand F.
Coolum Beach is 1h behind Sydney. It is currently 5:15 AM in Sydney and 4:15 AM in Coolum Beach.
Sydney to Coolum Beach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Coolum Beach is 1017 km. It takes approximately 10h 59m to drive from Sydney to Coolum Beach.
There are 2250+ hotels available in Coolum Beach.