How to travel from Bunbury to Noosa, Australia
The distance between Bunbury and Noosa is around 3,940km (2,448 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 8h 10m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Bunbury to Noosa by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Noosa → Bunbury if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Bussell Hwy Transwa Abbey then fly from Busselton (BQB) to Maroochydore (MCY).
- Duration8h 10m
- Flight time5h 55m
- Typical costA$675($455)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Perth Stn Transwa Rail Perth, Sydney Central Station then Brisbane and then to Cooroy.
- Duration3 days 22h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$960($645)
Multiple train operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Perth Stn Transwa Rail Perth and then to Sydney Central Station then take the bus to Brisbane then take the train to Nambour station platform 1 then take the bus to Gympie Tce at Quota Park.
- Duration4 days 2h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$995($670)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bunbury and Noosa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bunbury to Noosa by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$600 ($405) and will take around 4 days 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 8h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$675 ($455).
The distance between Bunbury and Noosa is around 3,940km (2,448 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,661km (2,275 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Bunbury and Noosa by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bunbury to Noosa is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 8h 10m and will set you back approx A$675 ($455).
The cheapest way to travel between Bunbury and Noosa, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$600 ($405) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bunbury and Noosa. It typically takes around 3 days 22h and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bunbury to Noosa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Perth Stn Transwa Rail Perth, Sydney Central Station, Brisbane and Cooroy. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3 days 22h.
Transwa, Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, NSW TrainLink, Queensland Rail Travel and Translink QLD run train services between Bunbury and Noosa. Trains depart once a week and will take around 3 days 22h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bunbury and Noosa. We recommend that you take the bus to Bussell Hwy Transwa Abbey then fly from Busselton (BQB) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 8h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bunbury to Noosa. We recommend that you take the bus to Bussell Hwy Transwa Abbey then fly from Busselton (BQB) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 8h 10m.
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 Bunbury and Noosa. The distance is around 4,606km (2,862 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bunbury to Noosa is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around A$675 ($455).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bunbury and Noosa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 8h 10m | A$675($455) | once daily | 4,265km (2,650 miles) |
| Bus to Perth Airport International Terminal T1 T2, Fly | 9h 30m | A$935($630) | every 20 mins | 4,377km (2,720 miles) |
| Bus to Bussell Hwy Transwa Abbey, plane and train | 9h 40m | A$655($440) | once daily | 4,301km (2,672 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 9h 50m | A$665($445) | every 20 mins | 3,940km (2,448 miles) |
Train | 3 days 22h | A$960($645) | once a week | 5,265km (3,272 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 4 days 2h | A$995($670) | once a week | 5,303km (3,295 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 4 days 3h | A$965($650) | once a week | 5,342km (3,319 miles) |
| Train to Perth Stn Transwa Rail Perth, bus | 4 days 9h | A$600($405) | once a week | 5,611km (3,487 miles) |
Drive | 2 days | A$870($585) | on demand | 4,606km (2,862 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bunbury and Noosa
Bus companies
Transwa
South West Coach Lines
Premier Motor Service
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
NSW TrainLink
Queensland Rail Travel
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Airports near Noosa
The following major airports near Noosa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
- Distance
- 36km (22 miles) from Noosa
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
- Distance
- 111km (69 miles) from Noosa
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from Noosa