The distance between Bundaberg and Mooloolaba is around 280km (174 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bundaberg to Mooloolaba by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Mooloolaba → Bundaberg if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Landsborough station platform 1.
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Take the bus to Mooloolaba.
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There are several options for getting from Bundaberg to Mooloolaba by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$55 ($37) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$215 ($145).
The distance between Bundaberg and Mooloolaba is around 280km (174 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 216km (134 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Bundaberg and Mooloolaba by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bundaberg to Mooloolaba is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx A$215 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Bundaberg and Mooloolaba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$55 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Bundaberg and Mooloolaba. We recommend that you fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Landsborough station platform 1. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bundaberg and Mooloolaba. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bundaberg and Mooloolaba with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 7h 10m.
Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Bundaberg and Mooloolaba. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bundaberg to Mooloolaba. We recommend that you fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Landsborough station platform 1. instead which will take 3h 20m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bundaberg and Mooloolaba. The distance is around 280km (174 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bundaberg to Mooloolaba is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around A$74 ($50).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 3h 20m | A$215($145) | twice daily | 426km (265 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7h 10m | A$74($50) | once daily | 429km (267 miles) |
Bus to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue | 7h 20m | A$55($37) | once daily | 434km (269 miles) |
Drive | 3h 40m | A$54($36) | on demand | 280km (174 miles) |
Premier Motor Service
Queensland Rail Travel
Link Airways
Qantas
The following major airports near Mooloolaba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.