The distance between Adelaide and Mooloolaba is around 2,101km (1,305 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 23h 15m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Adelaide to Mooloolaba by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Mooloolaba → Adelaide if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Albury, Liverpool then Brisbane and then to Mooloolaba.
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There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Mooloolaba by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$300 ($200) and will take around 1 day 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 23h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$395 ($265).
The distance between Adelaide and Mooloolaba is around 2,101km (1,305 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,659km (1,031 miles)
It takes around 1 day 14h to get from Adelaide and Mooloolaba by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Mooloolaba is to drive which takes around 23h 15m and will set you back approx A$395 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Mooloolaba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$300 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Adelaide and Mooloolaba. We recommend that you drive to Mooloolaba. instead which will take 23h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Adelaide and Mooloolaba. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Adelaide to Mooloolaba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albury, Liverpool, Strathfield Station Albert Rd Stand E and Brisbane. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 14h.
V/Line, Firefly Express, NSW TrainLink, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Adelaide and Mooloolaba. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 14h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Adelaide to Mooloolaba. We recommend that you take the bus to Albury, Liverpool then Brisbane and then to Mooloolaba. instead which will take 1 day 14h.
The closest major airport to Mooloolaba is Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Mooloolaba. Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) and Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) (HVB) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Adelaide and Mooloolaba. The distance is around 2,101km (1,305 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Mooloolaba is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1 day 14h and will usually cost around A$300 ($200).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 1 day 14h | A$300($200) | once a week | 2,511km (1,560 miles) |
Drive | 23h 15m | A$395($265) | on demand | 2,101km (1,305 miles) |
Byron Easy Bus
Premier Motor Service
V/Line
Firefly Express
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
The following major airports near Mooloolaba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.