How to travel from Bundaberg to Noosa, Australia

The distance between Bundaberg and Noosa is around 254km (158 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Bundaberg to Noosa by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus to Cooroy

Take the bus to Cooroy.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$71($48)

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Drive

Drive to Noosaville.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance254km (158 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bundaberg and Noosa

There are several options for getting from Bundaberg to Noosa by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$56 ($38) and will take around 6h 30m. 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$34 ($23).

The distance between Bundaberg and Noosa is around 254km (158 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 172km (107 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Bundaberg 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 Bundaberg to Noosa is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx A$34 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Bundaberg and Noosa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$56 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bundaberg 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 Bundaberg and Noosa. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bundaberg to Noosa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tewantin Primary School. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Bundaberg and Noosa. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bundaberg to Noosa. We recommend that you take the bus to Tewantin Primary School. instead which will take 6h 30m.

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 Bundaberg and Noosa. The distance is around 254km (158 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 Bundaberg to Noosa is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around A$56 ($38).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bundaberg and Noosa

Transport options from Bundaberg to Noosa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Cooroy + 1 similar
6h 20m
A$71($48)
once daily384km (239 miles)
Bus6h 30m
A$56($38)
once daily389km (242 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
A$34($23)
on demand254km (158 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