How to travel from Batemans Bay to Mooloolaba, Australia

The distance between Batemans Bay and Mooloolaba is around 1,115km (693 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Batemans Bay 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 MooloolabaBatemans Bay if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Moruya (MYA) to Maroochydore (MCY).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$400($270)
Operated by

Regional Express

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3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney Airport then Brisbane and then to Mooloolaba.

  • Duration22h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$165($110)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bomaderry Station then take the train to Central Station and then to Brisbane then take the bus to Mooloolaba.

  • Duration20h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$185($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Mooloolaba.

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Distance1,275km (793 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Batemans Bay and Mooloolaba

There are several options for getting from Batemans Bay to Mooloolaba by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$165 ($110) and will take around 22h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$400 ($270).

The distance between Batemans Bay and Mooloolaba is around 1,115km (693 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,041km (647 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Batemans Bay and Mooloolaba by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Batemans Bay to Mooloolaba is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx A$400 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Batemans Bay and Mooloolaba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$165 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Batemans Bay and Mooloolaba. We recommend that you fly from Moruya (MYA) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Batemans Bay and Mooloolaba. It typically takes around 22h 25m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Batemans Bay to Mooloolaba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney Airport, Burwood Station Burwood Rd Stand E, Strathfield Station Everton Rd Stand B and Brisbane. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 22h 25m.

Premier Motor Service, NSW TrainLink and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Batemans Bay and Mooloolaba. Buses run once a week and take around 22h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Batemans Bay and Mooloolaba. Flights depart from Moruya (MYA) and arrive at Maroochydore (MCY) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Batemans Bay to Mooloolaba. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Batemans Bay to Mooloolaba typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Moruya (MYA) 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 Batemans Bay and Mooloolaba. The distance is around 1,275km (793 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Batemans Bay to Mooloolaba is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around A$425 ($285).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Batemans Bay and Mooloolaba

Transport options from Batemans Bay to Mooloolaba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 20m
A$400($270)
every 2 hours1,115km (693 miles)
Plane and Train4h 50m
A$425($285)
hourly1,147km (712 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 25m
A$310($210)
once daily1,115km (693 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 30m
A$380($255)
once daily1,245km (774 miles)
Bus
22h 25m
A$165($110)
once a week1,329km (826 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
20h 10m
A$185($125)
once daily1,358km (844 miles)
Bus to Bomaderry Station, train24h 5m
A$225($155)
once daily1,420km (882 miles)
Drive
14h 15m
A$240($160)
on demand1,275km (793 miles)

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Airports near Mooloolaba

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

MCY
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Mooloolaba
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Mooloolaba
HVB
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
154km (95 miles) from Mooloolaba