How to travel from Noosa to Launceston, Australia
The distance between Noosa and Launceston is around 1,831km (1,138 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 10m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Noosa to Launceston by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Launceston → Noosa if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Launceston (LST).
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time3h 50m
- Typical costA$460($310)
Qantas
+ 2 others3 similiar routes
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Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Roma Street station platform 8 then Central Station and then to Southern Cross then take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Charles St Outside Hospital.
- Duration1 day 14h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$425($285)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Launceston.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$405($270)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Noosa and Launceston
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Noosa to Launceston by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which costs around A$300 ($200) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$460 ($310).
The distance between Noosa and Launceston is around 1,831km (1,138 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,763km (1,095 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Noosa and Launceston by plane.
The quickest way to get from Noosa to Launceston is to fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx A$460 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Noosa and Launceston is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which will typically cost around A$300 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Noosa and Launceston. We recommend that you fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 5h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Noosa and Launceston. We recommend that you fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 5h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Noosa and Launceston. Flights depart from Maroochydore (MCY) and arrive at Launceston (LST) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 3h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Noosa to Launceston. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 5h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Noosa to Launceston typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Maroochydore (MCY) and and arrive into Launceston (LST).
The closest major airport to Launceston is Launceston Airport (LST) (LST) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Launceston. 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 Noosa to Launceston. We recommend that you fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 5h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Noosa to Launceston is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around A$460 ($310).
Compare travel optionsbetween Noosa and Launceston
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 5h 10m | A$460($310) | hourly | 1,990km (1,237 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 6h 35m | A$500($335) | every 20 mins | 2,023km (1,257 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 5h 40m | A$470($315) | hourly | 1,831km (1,138 miles) |
| Bus to Nambour station, train and plane | 7h 45m | A$300($200) | hourly | 1,871km (1,162 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus + 3 similar | 1 day 14h | A$425($285) | once daily | 2,616km (1,625 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 1 day 15h | A$420($285) | once daily | 2,622km (1,629 miles) |
| Bus to Nambour station, train and ferry | 1 day 17h | A$475($320) | once daily | 2,653km (1,649 miles) |
| Bus to Nambour station, train and ferry | 1 day 17h | A$475($320) | once daily | 2,655km (1,650 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 6h | A$405($270) | twice daily | 2,423km (1,506 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Noosa and Launceston
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
Redline
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
NSW TrainLink
XPT
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airports near Launceston
The following major airports near Launceston offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Launceston Airport (LST)
- Distance
- 13km (8 miles) from Launceston
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Launceston
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 159km (99 miles) from Launceston