How to travel from Bendigo to Caloundra, Australia
The distance between Bendigo and Caloundra is around 1,555km (966 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 35m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Bendigo to Caloundra by train, plane, 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 → Bendigo if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Sunbury then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Maroochydore (MCY).
- Duration5h 35m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical costA$370($250)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Mooloolaba.
- Duration1 day 10h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$275($185)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Wangaratta then take the train to Central Station then take the bus to Brisbane then take the train to Landsborough station platform 1.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costA$270($180)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bendigo and Caloundra
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bendigo to Caloundra by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$270 ($180) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$370 ($250).
The distance between Bendigo and Caloundra is around 1,555km (966 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,387km (862 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Bendigo and Caloundra by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bendigo to Caloundra is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx A$370 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Bendigo and Caloundra, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$270 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bendigo and Caloundra. We recommend that you take the train to Sunbury then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 5h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bendigo and Caloundra. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bendigo to Caloundra. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney, Brisbane and Mooloolaba. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.
V/Line, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Bendigo and Caloundra. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 10h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bendigo to Caloundra. We recommend that you take the train to Sunbury then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 5h 35m.
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 Bendigo and Caloundra. The distance is around 1,686km (1,047 miles) by road and it will take around 19hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bendigo to Caloundra is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around A$370 ($250).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bendigo and Caloundra
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 5h 35m | A$370($250) | every 2 hours | 1,629km (1,012 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 45m | A$655($440) | every 2 hours | 1,555km (966 miles) |
| Train to Sunbury, plane | 6hrs | A$350($235) | every 2 hours | 1,624km (1,009 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 10h | A$275($185) | once daily | 2,283km (1,419 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 7h | A$270($180) | 3 times a week | 2,049km (1,273 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 1 day 8h | A$280($190) | once daily | 2,219km (1,379 miles) |
Drive | 19hrs | A$320($215) | on demand | 1,686km (1,047 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bendigo and Caloundra
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Bus companies
Firefly Express
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
V/Line
NSW TrainLink XPT
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