How to travel from Gold Coast to Caloundra, Australia

The distance between Gold Coast and Caloundra is around 170km (106 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Gold Coast to Caloundra by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CaloundraGold Coast if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Mooloolaba.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$31($21)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Central station platform 3 and then to Landsborough station platform 1.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    A$24($16)
Operated by

Translink QLD

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Drive

Drive to Caloundra.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance170km (106 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gold Coast and Caloundra

There are several options for getting from Gold Coast to Caloundra by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$24 ($16) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$33 ($22).

The distance between Gold Coast and Caloundra is around 170km (106 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 137km (85 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Gold Coast and Caloundra by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gold Coast to Caloundra is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx A$33 ($22).

The cheapest way to travel between Gold Coast and Caloundra, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$24 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gold Coast and Caloundra. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gold Coast to Caloundra. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Helensvale station platform 4, Central station platform 3 and Landsborough station platform 1. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Translink QLD run train services between Gold Coast and Caloundra. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gold Coast and Caloundra. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gold Coast to Caloundra. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane and Mooloolaba. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 60m.

NSW TrainLink, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Gold Coast and Caloundra. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gold Coast to Caloundra. We recommend that you take the bus to Brisbane and then to Mooloolaba. instead which will take 2h 60m.

The closest major airport to Caloundra is Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Caloundra. Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) 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 Gold Coast and Caloundra. The distance is around 170km (106 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gold Coast to Caloundra is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around A$31 ($21).

How do I get from Gold Coast to Caloundra

Compare travel optionsbetween Gold Coast and Caloundra

Transport options from Gold Coast to Caloundra
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 60m
A$31($21)
once daily193km (120 miles)
Train
3h 20m
A$24($16)
hourly184km (114 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
A$33($22)
on demand170km (106 miles)

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Airports near Caloundra

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

MCY
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Caloundra
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Caloundra
OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
157km (97 miles) from Caloundra