How to travel from Byron Bay to Noosa, Australia

The distance between Byron Bay and Noosa is around 303km (188 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Byron Bay to Noosa by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Noosa Junction.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$56($38)
Operated by

Premier Motor Service

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Bus, Train and Plane

Take the bus to Beenleigh Coach Stop then take the train to International Airport station platform 2 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Maroochydore (MCY).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time30min
  • Typical cost
    A$665($445)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Brisbane then take the train to Nambour station platform 1 then take the bus to Gympie Tce at Quota Park.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$39($26)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Noosaville.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance303km (188 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Byron Bay and Noosa

There are several options for getting from Byron Bay to Noosa by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$39 ($26) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$40 ($27).

The distance between Byron Bay and Noosa is around 303km (188 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 268km (166 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Byron Bay and Noosa by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Byron Bay to Noosa is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx A$40 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Byron Bay and Noosa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$39 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Byron Bay and Noosa. We recommend that you drive to Noosaville. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Byron Bay and Noosa. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Byron Bay to Noosa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane and Noosa Junction. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

NSW TrainLink, Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Byron Bay and Noosa. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Byron Bay to Noosa. We recommend that you take the bus to Beenleigh Coach Stop then take the train to International Airport station platform 2 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 Byron Bay and Noosa. The distance is around 303km (188 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Byron Bay to Noosa is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around A$56 ($38).

How do I get from Byron Bay to Noosa

Compare travel optionsbetween Byron Bay and Noosa

Transport options from Byron Bay to Noosa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 35m
A$56($38)
once daily327km (203 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane
4h 35m
A$665($445)
twice daily338km (210 miles)
Bus and Train + 3 similar
5hrs
A$39($26)
twice daily340km (211 miles)
Bus to Gold Coast Airport, train5h 15m
A$82($55)
twice daily325km (202 miles)
Bus to Brisbane, train6h 25m
A$52($35)
once daily326km (203 miles)
Bus to Westfield Garden City, train7h 15m
A$58($39)
once daily352km (219 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
A$40($27)
on demand303km (188 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