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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Caloundra

Composite routes from Cairns to Caloundra

Cheapest
18 h 58 min
Car
1604 km.
from $88
Other
5 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
1333 km.
from $217.83
7 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
1333 km.
from $169.32
9 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
1333 km.
from $234.35

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 3
Translink
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Translink
Website
1h 11m
Hourly
$3.37–$4.89
13 12 30
13 12 30
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
28h 40m
Once daily
$152.17–$391.30
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
27h 30m
Once daily
$108.70–$163.04
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
2h 5m
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
$163.04–$597.83
Qantas
Website
2h 14m
Every day
$70.65–$489.13
Virgin Australia
Website
2h 20m
Every day
$92.39–$434.78
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
23h 31m
4 times a week
$50.00–$3,601.92
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Caloundra?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Caloundra is to bus which costs $108.70 - $163.04 and takes 28h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Caloundra?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Caloundra is to fly and line 600 bus which takes 5h 38m and costs $108.70 - $391.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Caloundra?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Caloundra station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Caloundra station via Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 18m.

How far is it from Cairns to Caloundra?

The distance between Cairns and Caloundra is 1358 km. The road distance is 1767.2 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Caloundra without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Caloundra without a car is to train which takes 25h 21m and costs $53.26 - $3695.65 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Caloundra?

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Cairns to Caloundra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Caloundra bus from?

Cairns to Caloundra bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train or bus from Cairns to Caloundra?

The best way to get from Cairns to Caloundra is to train which takes 25h 21m and costs $53.26 - $3695.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $163.04 and takes 28h 18m.

Where does the Cairns to Caloundra bus arrive?

Cairns to Caloundra bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Mooloolaba station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Caloundra?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Caloundra is 1767 km. It takes approximately 21h 7m to drive from Cairns to Caloundra.

Where can I stay near Caloundra?

There are 1263+ hotels available in Caloundra. Prices start at $77.74 per night.
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