How to travel from Caloundra to Kingscliff, Australia

The distance between Caloundra and Kingscliff is around 204km (127 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

3 routes found

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

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

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Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Tweed Heads.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$56($38)
Operated by

Premier Motor Service

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Bus, Train and Tram

Take the bus to Landsborough station then take the train to Bowen Hills station platform 3 and then to Helensvale station platform 1 then take a tram to Broadbeach South station then take the bus to Griffith St at Coolangatta East and then to Kingscliff Coach Stop Pearl St.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    A$34($23)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Kingscliff.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance204km (127 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caloundra and Kingscliff

There are several options for getting from Caloundra to Kingscliff by bus, train, tram and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a tram which costs around A$34 ($23) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$39 ($26).

The distance between Caloundra and Kingscliff is around 204km (127 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 168km (104 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Caloundra and Kingscliff by bus, train and tram. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caloundra to Kingscliff is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx A$39 ($26).

The cheapest way to travel between Caloundra and Kingscliff, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a tram which will typically cost around A$34 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Caloundra and Kingscliff. We recommend that you drive to Kingscliff. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Caloundra and Kingscliff. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caloundra to Kingscliff. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club CLOSED, Brisbane and Tweed Heads. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Caloundra and Kingscliff. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caloundra to Kingscliff. We recommend that you take the bus to Landsborough station then take the train to Bowen Hills station platform 3 and then to Helensvale station platform 1 then take a tram to Broadbeach South station then take the bus to Griffith St at Coolangatta East and then to Kingscliff Coach Stop Pearl St. instead which will take 4h 55m.

The closest major airport to Kingscliff is Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Kingscliff. Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) (BNK) 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 Caloundra and Kingscliff. The distance is around 204km (127 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caloundra to Kingscliff is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a tram which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around A$34 ($23).

How do I get from Caloundra to Kingscliff

Compare travel optionsbetween Caloundra and Kingscliff

Transport options from Caloundra to Kingscliff
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 30m
A$56($38)
once daily237km (147 miles)
Bus, Train and Tram
4h 55m
A$34($23)
hourly225km (140 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
A$39($26)
on demand204km (127 miles)

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Airports near Kingscliff

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

OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Kingscliff
BNK
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
65km (40 miles) from Kingscliff
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
105km (66 miles) from Kingscliff