How to travel from Launceston to Mooloolaba, Australia
The distance between Launceston and Mooloolaba is around 1,805km (1,121 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Launceston to Mooloolaba by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Mooloolaba → Launceston if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Launceston (LST) to Maroochydore (MCY).
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time3h 15m
- Typical costA$390($260)
Qantas
+ 2 others2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Mooloolaba.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$650($435)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Launceston and Mooloolaba
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Launceston to Mooloolaba by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$390 ($260) and will take around 3h 55m.
The distance between Launceston and Mooloolaba is around 1,805km (1,121 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,729km (1,074 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Launceston and Mooloolaba by plane.
The quickest way to get from Launceston to Mooloolaba is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx A$390 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Launceston and Mooloolaba is to fly which will typically cost around A$390 ($260) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Launceston and Mooloolaba. We recommend that you fly from Launceston (LST) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Launceston and Mooloolaba. We recommend that you fly from Launceston (LST) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Launceston and Mooloolaba. Flights depart from Launceston (LST) and arrive at Maroochydore (MCY) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 3h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Launceston to Mooloolaba. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Launceston to Mooloolaba typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Launceston (LST) and and arrive into Maroochydore (MCY).
The closest major airport to Mooloolaba is Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Mooloolaba. 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Launceston to Mooloolaba. We recommend that you fly from Launceston (LST) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 3h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Launceston to Mooloolaba is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around A$390 ($260).
Compare travel optionsbetween Launceston and Mooloolaba
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3h 55m | A$390($260) | every 2 hours | 1,955km (1,215 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 40m | A$425($285) | hourly | 1,806km (1,122 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 5h 10m | A$605($405) | once daily | 1,805km (1,121 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 6h | A$650($435) | twice daily | 2,294km (1,425 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Launceston and Mooloolaba
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Bus companies
Byron Easy Bus
Premier Motor Service
Airports near Mooloolaba
The following major airports near Mooloolaba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
- Distance
- 9km (6 miles) from Mooloolaba
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Mooloolaba
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
- Distance
- 154km (95 miles) from Mooloolaba