There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Coolum Beach by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane SYD - MCY
4h 9m$117–415Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Nambour station, platform 2train Ipna / ...
17h 7m$162–340Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Noosa Junction Stationbus Au050 / ...
17h 11m$159–345Drive 1,016.9 km
- Drive from Sydney to Coolum Beachcar 1,016.9 km
10h 59m$184–266Bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus Au001
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mooloolababus Au050-1 / ...
21h 19m$154–225
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Coolum Beach is to bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade which costs $150 - $230 and takes 21h 19m.
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 and arriving at David Low Way at Coolum Beach via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 11m.
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 and Central station, platform 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 7m.
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 7m and costs $160 - $340.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Sydney to Coolum Beach, including transfers.
Sydney to Coolum Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
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 - $340 and takes 17h 7m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $350 and takes 17h 11m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Coolum Beach, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia 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, Central station, platform 6, and Nambour station, platform 2 in around 17h 7m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–390
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–380
- 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 Central station, platform 6 to Nambour station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- $130–320
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Flexible
- $170–320
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Noosa Junction Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mooloolaba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Sydney to Coolum Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Coolum Beach is 1h behind Sydney. It is currently 4:15 AM in Sydney and 3:15 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 2275+ hotels available in Coolum Beach.