How to travel from Noosa Heads to Caloundra, Australia

The distance between Noosa Heads and Caloundra is around 54km (33 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 44min.

4 routes found

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

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue and then to Caloundra station.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$27($18)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Caloundra.

  • Duration44min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    A$150($100)
Operated by

Suncoast Cabs

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Drive

Drive to Caloundra.

  • Duration44min
  • Distance54km (33 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Noosa Heads and Caloundra

There are several options for getting from Noosa Heads to Caloundra by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$9 ($6) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 44min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$150 ($100).

The distance between Noosa Heads and Caloundra is around 54km (33 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 44km (28 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Noosa Heads and Caloundra by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 44min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Noosa Heads to Caloundra is to take a taxi which takes around 44min and will set you back approx A$150 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Noosa Heads and Caloundra, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$9 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Noosa Heads and Caloundra. We recommend that you take a taxi to Caloundra. instead which will take 44min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Noosa Heads and Caloundra. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Noosa Heads to Caloundra. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Maroochydore Sixth Avenue. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1h 20m.

Premier Motor Service and Translink QLD run regular bus services between Noosa Heads and Caloundra. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Noosa Heads to Caloundra. We recommend that you take the bus to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue and then to Caloundra station. instead which will take 1h 20m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Noosa Heads and Caloundra. The distance is around 54km (33 miles) by road and it will take around 44min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Noosa Heads to Caloundra is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around A$27 ($18).

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Transport options from Noosa Heads to Caloundra
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
1h 20m
A$27($18)
once daily58km (36 miles)
Bus via Maroochydore station, platform 11h 45m
A$9($6)
hourly60km (38 miles)
Taxi
44min
A$150($100)
on demand54km (33 miles)
Drive
44min
A$10($7)
on demand54km (33 miles)

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Airports near Caloundra

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

MCY
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Caloundra
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Caloundra
OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
157km (97 miles) from Caloundra