How to travel from Albany to Caloundra, Australia
The distance between Albany and Caloundra is around 4,094km (2,544 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 30m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Albany to Caloundra 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 Caloundra → Albany if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Albany (ALH) to Maroochydore (MCY).
- Duration8h 25m
- Flight time7hrs
- Typical costA$855($575)
Regional Express
+ 3 others6 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale then take the train to Sydney Central Station then take the bus to Brisbane then take the train to Landsborough station platform 1.
- Duration4 days 4h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,010($680)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albany and Caloundra
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Albany to Caloundra by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around A$665 ($445) and will take around 12h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,025 ($690).
The distance between Albany and Caloundra is around 4,094km (2,544 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,466km (2,153 miles)
It takes around 8h 25m to get from Albany and Caloundra by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 21h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Albany to Caloundra is to fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 30m and will set you back approx A$1,025 ($690).
The cheapest way to travel between Albany and Caloundra, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$665 ($445) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Albany and Caloundra. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Landsborough station platform 1. instead which will take 7h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Albany and Caloundra. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Landsborough station platform 1. instead which will take 7h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Albany and Caloundra. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and arrive at Maroochydore (MCY) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 7hrs.
There is no direct flight from Albany to Caloundra. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER) and Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 8h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Albany to Caloundra typically takes around 7hrs. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and and arrive into Maroochydore (MCY).
The closest major airport to Caloundra is Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Caloundra. Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) 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 Albany and Caloundra. The distance is around 4,372km (2,717 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 21h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albany to Caloundra is to fly which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around A$855 ($575).
Compare travel optionsbetween Albany and Caloundra
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 6 similar | 8h 25m | A$855($575) | every 2 hours | 4,572km (2,841 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 7h 30m | A$1,025($690) | hourly | 4,094km (2,544 miles) |
| Fly to Hervey Bay (HVB), Train | 10h 35m | A$1,370($925) | twice daily | 4,474km (2,780 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 13h 15m | A$935($630) | once daily | 4,615km (2,868 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 8h 50m | A$825($555) | every 20 mins | 4,207km (2,614 miles) |
| Fly to Toowoomba Wellcamp (WTB), bus and train | 11hrs | A$1,260($845) | 5 times a day | 4,622km (2,872 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 12h 30m | A$665($445) | once daily | 4,137km (2,571 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 4 days 4h | A$1,010($680) | once a week | 5,485km (3,408 miles) |
| Bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale, train | 4 days 6h | A$950($640) | once a week | 5,529km (3,435 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 21h | A$825($555) | on demand | 4,372km (2,717 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Albany and Caloundra
Bus companies
Transwa
Byron Easy Bus
Murrays Coaches
Bus Queensland
Airlines
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Airports near Caloundra
The following major airports near Caloundra offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
- Distance
- 22km (14 miles) from Caloundra
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 67km (42 miles) from Caloundra
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 157km (97 miles) from Caloundra