How to travel from Albany to Mooloolaba, Australia
The distance between Albany and Mooloolaba is around 4,123km (2,562 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 45m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Albany to Mooloolaba 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 Mooloolaba → Albany if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Albany (ALH) to Maroochydore (MCY).
- Duration7h 45m
- Flight time7hrs
- Typical costA$855($575)
Regional Express
+ 3 others7 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 and then to Brisbane then take the bus to Mooloolaba.
- Duration4 days
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$990($665)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albany and Mooloolaba
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Albany to Mooloolaba 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$695 ($470) and will take around 12h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 7h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$855 ($575).
The distance between Albany and Mooloolaba is around 4,123km (2,562 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,469km (2,155 miles)
It takes around 7h 45m to get from Albany and Mooloolaba 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 Mooloolaba is to fly which takes around 7h 45m and will set you back approx A$855 ($575).
The cheapest way to travel between Albany and Mooloolaba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$695 ($470) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Albany and Mooloolaba. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 7h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Albany and Mooloolaba. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 7h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Albany and Mooloolaba. 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 Mooloolaba. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER) and Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 7h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Albany to Mooloolaba typically takes around 7hrs. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and and arrive into Maroochydore (MCY).
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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Albany and Mooloolaba. The distance is around 4,380km (2,722 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 Mooloolaba is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around A$855 ($575).
Compare travel optionsbetween Albany and Mooloolaba
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 7 similar | 7h 45m | A$855($575) | every 2 hours | 4,553km (2,829 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 7h 45m | A$955($640) | hourly | 4,123km (2,562 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 8h 25m | A$775($520) | once daily | 4,203km (2,612 miles) |
| Fly to Toowoomba Wellcamp (WTB), bus | 10h 35m | A$1,265($850) | once daily | 4,617km (2,869 miles) |
| Fly to Hervey Bay (HVB), Train | 10h 50m | A$1,300($875) | twice daily | 4,502km (2,798 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 12h 30m | A$940($630) | once daily | 4,554km (2,830 miles) |
| Bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale, plane | 13h 15m | A$990($665) | once daily | 4,246km (2,638 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 12h 50m | A$695($470) | once daily | 4,166km (2,589 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 4 days | A$990($665) | once a week | 5,451km (3,387 miles) |
| Bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale, train | 4 days 4h | A$1,035($695) | once a week | 5,512km (3,425 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 21h | A$825($555) | on demand | 4,380km (2,722 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Albany and Mooloolaba
Bus companies
Byron Easy Bus
Premier Motor Service
Transwa
Murrays Coaches
Airlines
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
NSW TrainLink
Airports near Mooloolaba
The following major airports near Mooloolaba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
- Distance
- 9km (6 miles) from Mooloolaba
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Mooloolaba
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
- Distance
- 154km (95 miles) from Mooloolaba