How to travel from Adelaide to Noosa, Australia
The distance between Adelaide and Noosa is around 1,720km (1,069 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Adelaide to Noosa by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Noosa → Adelaide if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Maroochydore (MCY).
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical costA$295($200)
+ 2 others1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Broken Hill Town Coach Stop then Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1 and then to Maitland Station Station St then take the train to Brisbane then take the bus to Noosa Junction.
- Duration1 day 10h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costA$285($195)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Adelaide and Noosa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Noosa by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$16 ($11) and will take around 2 days 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$295 ($200).
The distance between Adelaide and Noosa is around 1,720km (1,069 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,669km (1,037 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Adelaide and Noosa by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Noosa is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx A$295 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Noosa, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$16 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Adelaide and Noosa. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Adelaide and Noosa. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Adelaide and Noosa. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and arrive at Maroochydore (MCY). The flight takes around 2h 30m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Adelaide and Noosa with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 30m.
Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas fly between Adelaide and Noosa. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and and arrive into Maroochydore (MCY). These flights usually take around 2h 30m.
The flight from Adelaide to Noosa typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and and arrive into Maroochydore (MCY).
The closest major airport to Noosa is Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Noosa. Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) (HVB) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Adelaide and Noosa. The distance is around 2,138km (1,328 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Noosa is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around A$295 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Adelaide and Noosa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 4hrs | A$295($200) | hourly | 1,720km (1,069 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 5h 35m | A$220($150) | hourly | 1,781km (1,106 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 1 day 10h | A$285($195) | 3 times a week | 2,584km (1,606 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 1 day 21h | A$565($380) | once a week | 2,828km (1,757 miles) |
| Train to Brisbane, bus | 2 days 11h | A$16($11) | once a week | 2,771km (1,722 miles) |
Drive | 23h 40m | A$285($190) | on demand | 2,138km (1,328 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Adelaide and Noosa
Bus companies
NSW TrainLink
Sid Foggs Coaches
Premier Motor Service
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Train operators
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
Queensland Rail Travel
Great Southern
Airports near Noosa
The following major airports near Noosa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
- Distance
- 36km (22 miles) from Noosa
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
- Distance
- 111km (69 miles) from Noosa
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from Noosa