How to travel from Mooloolaba to Bendigo, Australia

The distance between Mooloolaba and Bendigo is around 1,550km (963 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 30m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Mooloolaba to Bendigo 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
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Fly

Fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Bendigo (BXG).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    A$585($395)
Operated by

Qantas

+ 2 others

3 similiar routes

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4 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane, Strathfield Station Everton Rd Stand D then Melbourne and then to Bendigo.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$205($135)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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bus
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3 x train
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Brisbane then take the train to Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Bendigo.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$240($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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car
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Drive

Drive to Bendigo.

  • Duration19h 10m
  • Distance1,694km (1,053 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mooloolaba and Bendigo

There are several options for getting from Mooloolaba to Bendigo by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$205 ($135) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$585 ($395).

The distance between Mooloolaba and Bendigo is around 1,550km (963 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,396km (867 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Mooloolaba and Bendigo by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mooloolaba to Bendigo is to fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx A$585 ($395).

The cheapest way to travel between Mooloolaba and Bendigo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$205 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mooloolaba and Bendigo. We recommend that you fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Bendigo (BXG). instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mooloolaba and Bendigo. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mooloolaba to Bendigo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, Strathfield Station Everton Rd Stand D, Parramatta Station Stand B3 and Melbourne. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, NSW TrainLink, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Mooloolaba and Bendigo. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Mooloolaba and Bendigo. Flights depart from Maroochydore (MCY) and arrive at Bendigo (BXG) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Mooloolaba to Bendigo. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Mooloolaba to Bendigo typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Maroochydore (MCY) and and arrive into Bendigo (BXG).

The closest major airport to Bendigo is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 113km (70 miles) from Bendigo. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) 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 Mooloolaba and Bendigo. The distance is around 1,694km (1,053 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mooloolaba to Bendigo is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around A$585 ($395).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mooloolaba and Bendigo

Transport options from Mooloolaba to Bendigo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
4h 30m
A$585($395)
hourly1,550km (963 miles)
Plane and Train5hrs
A$375($250)
every 2 hours1,610km (1,000 miles)
Train and Plane5h 45m
A$685($460)
hourly1,577km (980 miles)
Fly to Avalon (AVV), Train6h 20m
A$425($285)
4 times a day1,811km (1,125 miles)
Bus
1 day 5h
A$205($135)
once a week2,092km (1,300 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
1 day 4h
A$240($160)
once daily2,185km (1,358 miles)
Train and Bus1 day 5h
A$270($185)
3 times a week2,078km (1,291 miles)
Train to Central station, platform 5, bus1 day 6h
A$280($190)
once daily2,247km (1,396 miles)
Drive
19h 10m
A$320($215)
on demand1,694km (1,053 miles)

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Airports near Bendigo

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

MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Bendigo
AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Bendigo
ABX
Albury Airport (ABX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
251km (156 miles) from Bendigo