How to travel from Caloundra to Roma, Australia

The distance between Caloundra and Roma is around 510km (317 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Caloundra to Roma 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Eagle Junction station platform 3 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Roma (RMA).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    A$345($230)
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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Roma.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$82($55)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Roma.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance510km (317 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caloundra and Roma

There are several options for getting from Caloundra to Roma by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$82 ($55) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$345 ($230).

The distance between Caloundra and Roma is around 510km (317 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 433km (269 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Caloundra and Roma by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caloundra to Roma is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx A$345 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Caloundra and Roma, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$82 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Caloundra and Roma. We recommend that you take the train to Eagle Junction station platform 3 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Roma (RMA). instead which will take 3h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Caloundra and Roma. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caloundra to Roma. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club CLOSED and Brisbane. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service and Bus Queensland run regular bus services between Caloundra and Roma. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 15m 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 Roma. We recommend that you take the train to Eagle Junction station platform 3 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Roma (RMA). instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Roma is Roma Airport (RMA) (RMA) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Roma. Charleville Airport (CTL) (CTL) 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 Roma. The distance is around 510km (317 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caloundra to Roma is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around A$345 ($230).

How do I get from Caloundra to Roma

Compare travel optionsbetween Caloundra and Roma

Transport options from Caloundra to Roma
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 10m
A$345($230)
hourly543km (338 miles)
Bus
10h 15m
A$82($55)
once daily598km (372 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
A$95($65)
on demand510km (317 miles)

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Airports near Roma

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

RMA
Roma Airport (RMA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Roma
CTL
Charleville Airport (CTL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
252km (157 miles) from Roma
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
438km (272 miles) from Roma