How to travel from Caloundra to Albury, Australia

The distance between Caloundra and Albury is around 1,231km (765 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.

7 routes found

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

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Fly

Fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Albury (ABX).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$545($370)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane then Sydney and then to Albury.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$210($140)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Central station platform 5 then take the bus to Sydney then take the train to Albury Station Platform 1.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$235($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Albury.

  • Duration16h 10m
  • Distance1,526km (948 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caloundra and Albury

There are several options for getting from Caloundra to Albury by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$210 ($140) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$545 ($370).

The distance between Caloundra and Albury is around 1,231km (765 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,188km (738 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Caloundra and Albury by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caloundra to Albury is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx A$545 ($370).

The cheapest way to travel between Caloundra and Albury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$210 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Caloundra and Albury. We recommend that you fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Albury (ABX). instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Caloundra and Albury. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caloundra to Albury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club CLOSED, Brisbane and Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Caloundra and Albury. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Caloundra and Albury. Flights depart from Maroochydore (MCY) and arrive at Albury (ABX) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Caloundra to Albury. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Caloundra to Albury typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Maroochydore (MCY) and and arrive into Albury (ABX).

The closest major airport to Albury is Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Albury. Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) 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 Caloundra and Albury. The distance is around 1,526km (948 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caloundra to Albury is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around A$545 ($370).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Caloundra and Albury

Transport options from Caloundra to Albury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 15m
A$545($370)
hourly1,325km (823 miles)
Train and Plane4h 15m
A$600($400)
hourly1,231km (765 miles)
Bus
1 day 3h
A$210($140)
once daily1,786km (1,109 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
1 day 1h
A$235($160)
once daily1,755km (1,091 miles)
Train to Central station, platform 5, bus1 day 1h
A$235($160)
once daily1,755km (1,091 miles)
Train to Central station, platform 5, bus1 day 1h
A$240($160)
4 times a week1,676km (1,041 miles)
Drive
16h 10m
A$290($195)
on demand1,526km (948 miles)

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Airports near Albury

The following major airports near Albury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

ABX
Albury Airport (ABX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Albury
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
223km (138 miles) from Albury
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
256km (159 miles) from Albury