How to travel from Gold Coast to Roma, Australia

The distance between Gold Coast and Roma is around 532km (331 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Gold Coast to Roma by train, plane, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to International Airport station platform 2 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Roma (RMA).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    A$345($230)
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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Roma.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$68($46)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Roma Street station platform 7 and then to Roma.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$79($53)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Domestic Airport station platform 1 then take the bus to Miles and then to Roma.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$110($75)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Roma.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance532km (331 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gold Coast and Roma

There are several options for getting from Gold Coast to Roma by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$68 ($46) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$345 ($230).

The distance between Gold Coast and Roma is around 532km (331 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 484km (301 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Gold Coast and Roma by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gold Coast to Roma is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx A$345 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Gold Coast and Roma, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$68 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gold Coast and Roma. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gold Coast to Roma. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Helensvale station platform 4 and Roma Street station platform 7. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 12h 25m.

Translink QLD and Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Gold Coast and Roma. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 12h 25m, 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 Roma. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gold Coast to Roma. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

NSW TrainLink and Bus Queensland run regular bus services between Gold Coast and Roma. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 25m 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 Roma. We recommend that you take the train to International Airport station platform 2 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Roma (RMA). instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Roma is Roma Airport (RMA) (RMA) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Roma. Charleville Airport (CTL) (CTL) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) 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 Roma. The distance is around 532km (331 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gold Coast to Roma is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around A$345 ($230).

How do I get from Gold Coast to Roma

Compare travel optionsbetween Gold Coast and Roma

Transport options from Gold Coast to Roma
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 25m
A$345($230)
hourly541km (336 miles)
Bus
9h 25m
A$68($46)
twice daily563km (350 miles)
Train
12h 25m
A$79($53)
twice a week595km (370 miles)
Train and Bus
9h 10m
A$110($75)
once daily594km (369 miles)
Drive
6hrs
A$100($68)
on demand532km (331 miles)

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Airports near Roma

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

RMA
Roma Airport (RMA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Roma
CTL
Charleville Airport (CTL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
252km (157 miles) from Roma
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
438km (272 miles) from Roma