The distance between Launceston and Caloundra is around 1,778km (1,105 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Launceston to Caloundra by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Launceston (LST) to Maroochydore (MCY).
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Take the bus to Devonport Interchange then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then take the train to Central Station then take the bus to Brisbane then take the train to Landsborough station platform 1.
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Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Caloundra.
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There are several options for getting from Launceston to Caloundra by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$370 ($250) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$380 ($255).
The distance between Launceston and Caloundra is around 1,778km (1,105 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,717km (1,067 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Launceston and Caloundra by plane.
The quickest way to get from Launceston to Caloundra is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx A$380 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Launceston and Caloundra is to fly which will typically cost around A$370 ($250) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Launceston and Caloundra. We recommend that you fly from Launceston (LST) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Landsborough station platform 1. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Launceston and Caloundra. We recommend that you fly from Launceston (LST) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Landsborough station platform 1. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Yes you can fly from Launceston and Caloundra. Flights depart from Launceston (LST) and arrive at Maroochydore (MCY) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 3h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Launceston to Caloundra. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 4h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Launceston to Caloundra typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Launceston (LST) and and arrive into Maroochydore (MCY).
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Launceston to Caloundra. We recommend that you fly from Launceston (LST) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 4h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Launceston to Caloundra is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around A$370 ($250).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 4h 45m | A$370($250) | every 2 hours | 1,975km (1,227 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 30m | A$380($255) | hourly | 1,778km (1,105 miles) |
Plane, Bus and Train | 5h 40m | A$595($400) | every 20 mins | 1,809km (1,124 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 1 day 18h | A$575($390) | once daily | 2,601km (1,616 miles) |
Bus to Devonport Interchange, ferry and train | 1 day 18h | A$575($390) | once daily | 2,598km (1,614 miles) |
Bus to Devonport Interchange, ferry and train | 1 day 19h | A$515($345) | once daily | 2,643km (1,642 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 6h | A$635($425) | twice daily | 2,286km (1,421 miles) |
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The following major airports near Caloundra offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.