How to travel from Caloundra to Proserpine, Australia

The distance between Caloundra and Proserpine is around 1,002km (623 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Caloundra to Proserpine by train, plane, 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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plane
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Fly

Fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Proserpine (PPP).

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time4h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$560($375)
Operated by

Qantas

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Proserpine.

  • Duration17h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$180($120)
Operated by

Premier Motor Service

+ 1 others

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car
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Drive

Drive to Proserpine.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Distance1,002km (623 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caloundra and Proserpine

There are several options for getting from Caloundra to Proserpine by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$180 ($120) and will take around 17h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$355 ($240).

The distance between Caloundra and Proserpine is around 1,002km (623 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 849km (527 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Caloundra and Proserpine by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caloundra to Proserpine is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx A$355 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Caloundra and Proserpine, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$180 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Caloundra and Proserpine. We recommend that you take the train to Eagle Junction station platform 3 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Caloundra and Proserpine. It typically takes around 17h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caloundra to Proserpine. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club CLOSED. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 55m.

Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Caloundra and Proserpine. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Caloundra and Proserpine. Flights depart from Maroochydore (MCY) and arrive at Proserpine (PPP) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 4h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Caloundra to Proserpine. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 5h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Caloundra to Proserpine typically takes around 4h 10m. Flights depart from Maroochydore (MCY) and and arrive into Proserpine (PPP).

The closest major airport to Proserpine is Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) (PPP) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Proserpine. Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) (HTI) and Cairns Airport (CNS) (CNS) 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 Proserpine. The distance is around 1,002km (623 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caloundra to Proserpine is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around A$355 ($240).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Caloundra and Proserpine

Transport options from Caloundra to Proserpine
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
5h 30m
A$560($375)
hourly2,400km (1,492 miles)
Train and Plane3h 40m
A$355($240)
hourly1,012km (629 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
17h 55m
A$180($120)
once daily1,210km (752 miles)
Bus to Proserpine18hrs
A$180($120)
once daily1,217km (756 miles)
Drive
13h 40m
A$190($130)
on demand1,002km (623 miles)

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Airports near Proserpine

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

PPP
Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Proserpine
HTI
Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Proserpine
CNS
Cairns Airport (CNS)
International Airport
Distance
492km (306 miles) from Proserpine