How to travel from Noosa to Mooloolaba, Australia

The distance between Noosa and Mooloolaba is around 40km (25 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 30min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Noosa to Mooloolaba 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 MooloolabaNoosa if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus via Noosa Junction station stop B

Take the bus to Noosa Junction station stop B and then to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue.

  • Duration54min
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$28($19)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Mooloolaba.

  • Duration30min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    A$110($75)
Operated by

Suncoast Cabs

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Drive

Drive to Mooloolaba.

  • Duration30min
  • Distance40km (25 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Noosa and Mooloolaba

There are several options for getting from Noosa to Mooloolaba by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$10 ($7) and will take around 1h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 30min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$110 ($75).

The distance between Noosa and Mooloolaba is around 40km (25 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 45km (28 miles)

It takes around 1h 15m to get from Noosa and Mooloolaba by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 30min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Noosa to Mooloolaba is to take a taxi which takes around 30min and will set you back approx A$110 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Noosa and Mooloolaba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$10 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Noosa and Mooloolaba. We recommend that you take a taxi to Mooloolaba. instead which will take 30min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Noosa and Mooloolaba. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Noosa to Mooloolaba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Noosa Junction station stop B and Maroochydore station platform 1. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 15m.

Translink QLD and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Noosa and Mooloolaba. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 1h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Noosa to Mooloolaba. We recommend that you take the bus to Maroochydore station platform 1. instead which will take 1h 15m.

The closest major airport to Mooloolaba is Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Mooloolaba. Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) and Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) (HVB) 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 and Mooloolaba. The distance is around 40km (25 miles) by road and it will take around 30min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Noosa to Mooloolaba is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around A$10 ($7).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Noosa and Mooloolaba

Transport options from Noosa to Mooloolaba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via Noosa Junction station stop B + 1 similar
54min
A$28($19)
once daily45km (28 miles)
Bus1h 15m
A$10($7)
every 30 mins47km (29 miles)
Taxi
30min
A$110($75)
on demand40km (25 miles)
Drive
30min
A$9($6)
on demand40km (25 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Noosa and Mooloolaba

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Airports near Mooloolaba

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

MCY
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Mooloolaba
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Mooloolaba
HVB
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
154km (95 miles) from Mooloolaba