How to travel from Echuca to Noosa Heads, Australia
The distance between Echuca and Noosa Heads is around 1,533km (952 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 30m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Echuca to Noosa Heads 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 Noosa Heads → 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).
- Duration6h 30m
- Flight time3h 35m
- Typical costA$630($425)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Albury, Liverpool then Brisbane and then to Noosa Junction.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$220($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 Noosa Junction.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$220($150)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Echuca and Noosa Heads
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Echuca to Noosa Heads by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$220 ($145) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$630 ($425).
The distance between Echuca and Noosa Heads is around 1,533km (952 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,340km (832 miles)
It takes around 6h 50m to get from Echuca and Noosa Heads by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Echuca to Noosa Heads is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx A$630 ($425).
The cheapest way to travel between Echuca and Noosa Heads, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$220 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Echuca and Noosa Heads. We recommend that you take the train to Bendigo then fly from Bendigo (BXG) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 6h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Echuca and Noosa Heads. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Echuca to Noosa Heads. 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 4h.
V/Line, Firefly Express, NSW TrainLink, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Echuca and Noosa Heads. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 4h 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 Noosa Heads. We recommend that you take the train to Sunbury then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 6h 50m.
The closest major airport to Noosa Heads is Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Noosa Heads. 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 Noosa Heads. The distance is around 1,636km (1,016 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Echuca to Noosa Heads is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around A$380 ($255).
Compare travel optionsbetween Echuca and Noosa Heads
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Bendigo, Fly + 4 similar | 6h 30m | A$630($425) | once daily | 1,668km (1,037 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 50m | A$380($255) | once daily | 1,724km (1,071 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 7h 10m | A$785($530) | once daily | 1,998km (1,241 miles) |
| Bus to Benalla, train and plane | 8h 15m | A$560($375) | once daily | 1,533km (952 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 8h 50m | A$380($255) | once daily | 1,770km (1,100 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 4h | A$220($145) | once a week | 1,873km (1,164 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 1 day 3h | A$220($150) | once daily | 2,000km (1,243 miles) |
| Bus to Wangaratta, train | 1 day 7h | A$270($180) | once daily | 2,055km (1,277 miles) |
| Bus to Albury, train | 1 day 7h | A$270($180) | 4 times a week | 1,983km (1,232 miles) |
Drive | 18h 30m | A$310($210) | on demand | 1,636km (1,016 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Echuca and Noosa Heads
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Regional Express
Train operators
V/Line
NSW TrainLink XPT
NSW TrainLink
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
Airports near Noosa Heads
The following major airports near Noosa Heads offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
- Distance
- 23km (14 miles) from Noosa Heads
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 112km (69 miles) from Noosa Heads
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from Noosa Heads