How to travel from Eden to Gold Coast, Australia
The distance between Eden and Gold Coast is around 1,075km (668 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Eden to Gold Coast by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Gold Coast → Eden if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Merimbula (MIM) to Gold Coast (OOL).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical costA$335($225)
Qantas
+ 2 others2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Sydney and then to Surfers Paradise.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$210($140)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Canberra Station Coach Stop then take the train to Central Station then Brisbane and then to Helensvale station platform 1.
- Duration24h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$200($135)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Eden and Gold Coast
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Eden to Gold Coast by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$155 ($105) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$335 ($225).
The distance between Eden and Gold Coast is around 1,075km (668 miles).
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Eden and Gold Coast by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Eden to Gold Coast is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx A$335 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Eden and Gold Coast, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$155 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Eden and Gold Coast. We recommend that you fly from Merimbula (MIM) to Gold Coast (OOL). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Eden and Gold Coast. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Eden to Gold Coast. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.
Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Eden and Gold Coast. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Eden and Gold Coast. Flights depart from Merimbula (MIM) and arrive at Gold Coast (OOL) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Eden to Gold Coast. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Eden to Gold Coast typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Merimbula (MIM) and and arrive into Gold Coast (OOL).
The closest major airport to Gold Coast is Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Gold Coast. Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) and Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) (BNK) 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 Eden and Gold Coast. The distance is around 1,298km (806 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Eden to Gold Coast is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around A$335 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Eden and Gold Coast
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3h 40m | A$335($225) | 4 times a day | 1,075km (668 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 20m | A$640($430) | 4 times a day | 1,223km (760 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6hrs | A$480($325) | once daily | 1,142km (710 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 2h | A$210($140) | once daily | 1,451km (901 miles) |
| Bus via Sydney | 1 day 3h | A$155($105) | once daily | 1,477km (917 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 24h 20m | A$200($135) | twice daily | 1,670km (1,038 miles) |
| Bus to Albion Park Rail, train | 1 day 1h | A$200($135) | once daily | 1,575km (979 miles) |
Drive | 14h 60m | A$245($165) | on demand | 1,298km (806 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Eden and Gold Coast
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
NSW TrainLink
Train operators
Transport for NSW
Airports near Gold Coast
The following major airports near Gold Coast offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 21km (13 miles) from Gold Coast
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 73km (45 miles) from Gold Coast
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
- Distance
- 94km (58 miles) from Gold Coast