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.
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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Fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Proserpine (PPP).
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Take the bus to Proserpine.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 5h 30m | A$560($375) | hourly | 2,400km (1,492 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 40m | A$355($240) | hourly | 1,012km (629 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 17h 55m | A$180($120) | once daily | 1,210km (752 miles) |
Bus to Proserpine | 18hrs | A$180($120) | once daily | 1,217km (756 miles) |
Drive | 13h 40m | A$190($130) | on demand | 1,002km (623 miles) |
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The following major airports near Proserpine offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.