There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Mooloolaba by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane SYD - MCY
3h 55m$108–416Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
16h 45m$87–554Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolababus Pm16
15h 34m$165–355Drive 1,001.4 km
- Drive from Sydney to Mooloolabacar 1,001.4 km
10h 43m$182–263Fly 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
5h 39m$142–492Bus, train
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
21h 15m$141–503
Sydney to Mooloolaba by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Mooloolaba is to train which costs $85 - $600 and takes 16h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Mooloolaba is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $100 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Mooloolaba. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Mooloolaba via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Mooloolaba station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Landsborough station, platform 1 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 45m.
The distance between Sydney and Mooloolaba is 862 km. The road distance is 1001.4 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Mooloolaba without a car is to bus which takes 15h 34m and costs $160 - $360.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Sydney to Mooloolaba, including transfers.
Sydney to Mooloolaba bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Mooloolaba train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Mooloolaba is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $100 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $360 and takes 15h 34m, you could also train, which costs $85 - $600 and takes 16h 45m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Mooloolaba, 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 bus from Central Station to Mooloolaba via Brisbane and Brisbane Roma Street in around 15h 34m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
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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Sydney to Mooloolaba bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Mooloolaba is 1h behind Sydney. It is currently 5:01 AM in Sydney and 4:01 AM in Mooloolaba.
Sydney to Mooloolaba train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Mooloolaba is 1001 km. It takes approximately 10h 43m to drive from Sydney to Mooloolaba.
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