How to travel from Mooloolaba to Strahan, Australia
The distance between Mooloolaba and Strahan is around 2,116km (1,315 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 40m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Mooloolaba to Strahan by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Strahan → Mooloolaba if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St.
- Duration8h 40m
- Flight time3h 45m
- Typical costA$735($495)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Strahan.
- Duration1 day 8h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$685($460)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mooloolaba and Strahan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Mooloolaba to Strahan by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around A$505 ($340) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 8h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$735 ($495).
The distance between Mooloolaba and Strahan is around 2,116km (1,315 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,860km (1,156 miles)
It takes around 8h 40m to get from Mooloolaba and Strahan by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Mooloolaba to Strahan is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 40m and will set you back approx A$735 ($495).
The cheapest way to travel between Mooloolaba and Strahan is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$505 ($340) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Mooloolaba and Strahan. We recommend that you fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 8h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mooloolaba and Strahan. We recommend that you fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 8h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mooloolaba to Strahan. We recommend that you fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 8h 40m.
The closest major airport to Strahan is Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT) (BWT) which is approximately 133km (83 miles) from Strahan. Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) and Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) 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 Mooloolaba to Strahan. We recommend that you fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 8h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mooloolaba to Strahan is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 40m and will usually cost around A$735 ($495).
Compare travel optionsbetween Mooloolaba and Strahan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 8h 40m | A$735($495) | once daily | 2,116km (1,315 miles) |
| Fly to Devonport (DPO), bus | 9hrs | A$695($465) | once daily | 2,189km (1,360 miles) |
| Fly to Launceston (LST), bus | 10h 30m | A$790($535) | once daily | 2,362km (1,468 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 9h 60m | A$890($600) | once daily | 2,154km (1,338 miles) |
| Train to Eagle Junction station, platform 3, plane and bus | 11hrs | A$505($340) | once daily | 2,208km (1,372 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 8h | A$685($460) | twice daily | 2,498km (1,552 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Mooloolaba and Strahan
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Bus companies
Tassielink Transit
Merseylink
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airports near Strahan
The following major airports near Strahan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT)
- Distance
- 133km (83 miles) from Strahan
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 142km (88 miles) from Strahan
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 194km (121 miles) from Strahan