How to travel from Eden to Noosa Heads, Australia

The distance between Eden and Noosa Heads is around 1,285km (798 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 6h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Eden to Noosa Heads by plane, train, 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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Plane, Train and Bus

Fly from Merimbula (MIM) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Nambour station platform 1 then take the bus to Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    A$610($410)
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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney then Brisbane and then to Noosa Junction.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$195($130)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Canberra Station Coach Stop then take the train to Central Station and then to Brisbane then take the bus to Noosa Junction.

  • Duration24h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$215($145)
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Drive

Drive to Noosa Heads.

  • Duration17h 15m
  • Distance1,509km (938 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Eden and Noosa Heads

There are several options for getting from Eden to Noosa Heads by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$195 ($130) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$610 ($410).

The distance between Eden and Noosa Heads is around 1,285km (798 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,223km (760 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Eden and Noosa Heads by plane, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Eden to Noosa Heads is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx A$610 ($410).

The cheapest way to travel between Eden and Noosa Heads, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$195 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Eden and Noosa Heads. We recommend that you fly from Merimbula (MIM) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Nambour station platform 1 then take the bus to Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza. instead which will take 6h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Eden and Noosa Heads. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Eden to Noosa Heads. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Strathfield Station Albert Rd Stand G and Brisbane. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Premier Motor Service, NSW TrainLink and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Eden and Noosa Heads. 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 Eden to Noosa Heads. We recommend that you fly from Merimbula (MIM) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Nambour station platform 1 then take the bus to Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza. instead which will take 6h 15m.

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 Eden and Noosa Heads. The distance is around 1,509km (938 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Eden to Noosa Heads is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around A$610 ($410).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Eden and Noosa Heads

Transport options from Eden to Noosa Heads
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus
6h 15m
A$610($410)
every 4 hours1,285km (798 miles)
Bus
1 day 3h
A$195($130)
once a week1,601km (995 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
24h 55m
A$215($145)
once daily1,724km (1,071 miles)
Bus to Albion Park Rail, train1 day 6h
A$255($170)
once daily1,682km (1,045 miles)
Drive
17h 15m
A$285($190)
on demand1,509km (938 miles)

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Airports near Noosa Heads

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

MCY
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Noosa Heads
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
112km (69 miles) from Noosa Heads
HVB
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from Noosa Heads