How to travel from Caloundra to Burnie, Australia
The distance between Caloundra and Burnie is around 1,878km (1,167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 30m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Caloundra to Burnie by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Burnie → Caloundra if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Burnie (BWT).
- Duration5h 30m
- Flight time3h 40m
- Typical costA$755($510)
Qantas
+ 3 others5 similiar routes
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Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Central station platform 5 then take the bus to Sydney then take the train to Southern Cross then take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Burnie City Terminus.
- Duration1 day 15h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$580($390)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Burnie.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$655($440)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caloundra and Burnie
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Caloundra to Burnie by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around A$415 ($280) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$755 ($510).
The distance between Caloundra and Burnie is around 1,878km (1,167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,718km (1,068 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Caloundra and Burnie by plane.
The quickest way to get from Caloundra to Burnie is to fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx A$755 ($510).
The cheapest way to travel between Caloundra and Burnie is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$415 ($280) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Caloundra and Burnie. We recommend that you fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 5h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Caloundra and Burnie. We recommend that you fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 5h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Caloundra and Burnie. Flights depart from Maroochydore (MCY) and arrive at Burnie (BWT) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 3h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Caloundra to Burnie. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 5h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Caloundra to Burnie typically takes around 3h 40m. Flights depart from Maroochydore (MCY) and and arrive into Burnie (BWT).
The closest major airport to Burnie is Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT) (BWT) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Burnie. Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) and Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Caloundra to Burnie. We recommend that you fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 5h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caloundra to Burnie is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around A$755 ($510).
Compare travel optionsbetween Caloundra and Burnie
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 5 similar | 5h 30m | A$755($510) | every 3 hours | 1,886km (1,172 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 5h 55m | A$655($440) | every 2 hours | 1,959km (1,217 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 10m | A$925($620) | every 3 hours | 1,878km (1,167 miles) |
| Fly to Launceston (LST), bus | 7h 30m | A$705($475) | every 20 mins | 2,132km (1,325 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 35m | A$750($505) | every 2 hours | 1,952km (1,213 miles) |
| Train to Eagle Junction station, platform 3, plane and bus | 7h 15m | A$415($280) | every 20 mins | 1,933km (1,201 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 1 day 15h | A$580($390) | once daily | 2,551km (1,585 miles) |
| Train to Central station, platform 5, bus and ferry | 1 day 15h | A$580($390) | once daily | 2,551km (1,585 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 1 day 17h | A$515($345) | once daily | 2,595km (1,613 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 5h | A$655($440) | twice daily | 2,330km (1,448 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Caloundra and Burnie
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Bus companies
Merseylink
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
Airports near Burnie
The following major airports near Burnie offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT)
- Distance
- 17km (10 miles) from Burnie
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 46km (28 miles) from Burnie
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 238km (148 miles) from Burnie