How to travel from Mooloolaba to Proserpine, Australia

The distance between Mooloolaba and Proserpine is around 992km (616 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Mooloolaba to Proserpine by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Proserpine (PPP).

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time4h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$560($375)
Operated by

Qantas

+ 2 others

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Proserpine.

  • Duration17h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$180($120)
Operated by

Premier Motor Service

+ 1 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Proserpine.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Distance992km (616 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mooloolaba and Proserpine

There are several options for getting from Mooloolaba to Proserpine by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$180 ($120) and will take around 17h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$375 ($250).

The distance between Mooloolaba and Proserpine is around 992km (616 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 837km (520 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Mooloolaba and Proserpine by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mooloolaba to Proserpine is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx A$375 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Mooloolaba and Proserpine, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$180 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mooloolaba and Proserpine. We recommend that you take the train to Eagle Junction station platform 3 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mooloolaba and Proserpine. It typically takes around 17h 20m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Mooloolaba and Proserpine with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 17h 20m.

Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Mooloolaba and Proserpine. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Mooloolaba and Proserpine. Flights depart from Maroochydore (MCY) and arrive at Proserpine (PPP) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 4h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Mooloolaba to Proserpine. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Mooloolaba to Proserpine typically takes around 4h 10m. Flights depart from Maroochydore (MCY) and and arrive into Proserpine (PPP).

The closest major airport to Proserpine is Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) (PPP) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Proserpine. Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) (HTI) and Cairns Airport (CNS) (CNS) 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 Proserpine. The distance is around 992km (616 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mooloolaba to Proserpine is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around A$375 ($250).

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Transport options from Mooloolaba to Proserpine
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 55m
A$560($375)
hourly2,381km (1,479 miles)
Train and Plane3h 45m
A$375($250)
hourly1,038km (645 miles)
Bus
17h 20m
A$180($120)
once daily1,192km (740 miles)
Drive
13h 35m
A$185($125)
on demand992km (616 miles)

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Airports near Proserpine

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

PPP
Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Proserpine
HTI
Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Proserpine
CNS
Cairns Airport (CNS)
International Airport
Distance
492km (306 miles) from Proserpine