How to travel from Echuca to Mooloolaba, Australia
The distance between Echuca and Mooloolaba is around 1,502km (933 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6hrs.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Echuca to Mooloolaba by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Mooloolaba → Echuca if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Bendigo, Fly
Take the train to Bendigo then fly from Bendigo (BXG) to Maroochydore (MCY).
- Duration6hrs
- Flight time3h 35m
- Typical costA$635($425)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Albury, Liverpool then Brisbane and then to Mooloolaba.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$215($145)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Benalla then take the train to Central Station and then to Brisbane then take the bus to Mooloolaba.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$215($145)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Echuca and Mooloolaba
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Echuca to Mooloolaba by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$215 ($145) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$635 ($425).
The distance between Echuca and Mooloolaba is around 1,502km (933 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,315km (817 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Echuca and Mooloolaba by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Echuca to Mooloolaba is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx A$635 ($425).
The cheapest way to travel between Echuca and Mooloolaba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$215 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Echuca and Mooloolaba. We recommend that you take the train to Bendigo then fly from Bendigo (BXG) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 6hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Echuca and Mooloolaba. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Echuca to Mooloolaba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albury, Liverpool, Strathfield Station Albert Rd Stand E and Brisbane. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.
V/Line, Firefly Express, NSW TrainLink, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Echuca and Mooloolaba. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Echuca to Mooloolaba. We recommend that you take the train to Sunbury then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 6h 25m.
The closest major airport to Mooloolaba is Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Mooloolaba. Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) and Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) (HVB) 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 Echuca and Mooloolaba. The distance is around 1,599km (993 miles) by road and it will take around 18hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Echuca to Mooloolaba is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around A$385 ($260).
Compare travel optionsbetween Echuca and Mooloolaba
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Bendigo, Fly + 5 similar | 6hrs | A$635($425) | once daily | 1,641km (1,020 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 25m | A$385($260) | once daily | 1,697km (1,055 miles) |
| Train to Sunbury, plane | 7h 40m | A$380($255) | once daily | 1,740km (1,081 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 6h 45m | A$785($530) | once daily | 1,971km (1,225 miles) |
| Bus to Benalla, train and plane | 7h 5m | A$555($375) | once daily | 1,502km (933 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 8h 15m | A$390($265) | once daily | 1,757km (1,092 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 3h | A$215($145) | once a week | 1,833km (1,139 miles) |
Bus and Train + 3 similar | 1 day 2h | A$215($145) | once daily | 1,960km (1,218 miles) |
| Bus to Wangaratta, train | 1 day 6h | A$265($180) | once daily | 2,025km (1,258 miles) |
| Bus to Albury, train | 1 day 6h | A$270($180) | 4 times a week | 1,953km (1,214 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 1 day 10h | A$295($195) | once daily | 2,335km (1,451 miles) |
Drive | 18hrs | A$300($205) | on demand | 1,599km (993 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Echuca and Mooloolaba
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Regional Express
Train operators
V/Line
NSW TrainLink XPT
NSW TrainLink
Bus companies
Byron Easy Bus
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
Airports near Mooloolaba
The following major airports near Mooloolaba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
- Distance
- 9km (6 miles) from Mooloolaba
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Mooloolaba
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
- Distance
- 154km (95 miles) from Mooloolaba