How to travel from Ballina to Noosa, Australia

The distance between Ballina and Noosa is around 323km (201 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Ballina to Noosa by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out NoosaBallina if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Noosa Junction.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$65($44)
Operated by

Premier Motor Service

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Brisbane then take the train to Nambour station platform 1 then take the bus to Gympie Tce at Quota Park.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$48($32)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Noosaville.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance323km (201 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballina and Noosa

There are several options for getting from Ballina to Noosa by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$48 ($32) and will take around 5h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$43 ($29).

The distance between Ballina and Noosa is around 323km (201 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 290km (180 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Ballina and Noosa by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ballina to Noosa is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx A$43 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Noosa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$48 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Noosa. We recommend that you drive to Noosaville. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballina and Noosa. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballina to Noosa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Byron Bay Interchange Stand B, Brisbane and Noosa Junction. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

NSW TrainLink, Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Ballina and Noosa. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballina to Noosa. We recommend that you take the bus to Brisbane and then to Noosa Junction. instead which will take 5h 25m.

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 Ballina and Noosa. The distance is around 323km (201 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballina to Noosa is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around A$65 ($44).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ballina and Noosa

Transport options from Ballina to Noosa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
5h 25m
A$65($44)
once daily360km (224 miles)
Bus via Brisbane7h 5m
A$79($53)
once daily372km (231 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
5h 60m
A$48($32)
twice daily373km (232 miles)
Bus to Brisbane, train7hrs
A$58($39)
once daily362km (225 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
A$43($29)
on demand323km (201 miles)

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Airports near Noosa

The following major airports near Noosa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

MCY
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
36km (22 miles) from Noosa
HVB
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Noosa
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from Noosa