The distance between Palm Cove and Mooloolaba is around 1,549km (963 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Palm Cove to Mooloolaba by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Mooloolaba → Palm Cove if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Maroochydore (MCY).
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Take the bus to Mooloolaba.
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There are several options for getting from Palm Cove to Mooloolaba by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$215 ($145) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$340 ($230).
The distance between Palm Cove and Mooloolaba is around 1,549km (963 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,345km (836 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Palm Cove and Mooloolaba by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Palm Cove to Mooloolaba is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx A$340 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Palm Cove and Mooloolaba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$215 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Palm Cove and Mooloolaba. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Landsborough station platform 1. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Palm Cove and Mooloolaba. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Palm Cove to Mooloolaba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cairns Central Terminus. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.
Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Palm Cove and Mooloolaba. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Palm Cove and Mooloolaba. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and arrive at Maroochydore (MCY) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 4h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Palm Cove to Mooloolaba. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 5h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Palm Cove to Mooloolaba typically takes around 4h 25m. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and and arrive into Maroochydore (MCY).
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Palm Cove and Mooloolaba. The distance is around 1,783km (1,108 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palm Cove to Mooloolaba is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around A$340 ($230).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 5h 25m | A$720($485) | every 20 mins | 2,847km (1,769 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 30m | A$340($230) | every 20 mins | 1,549km (963 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 5h 20m | A$415($280) | once daily | 1,709km (1,062 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 4h | A$215($145) | once daily | 1,904km (1,183 miles) |
Bus to Mooloolaba | 1 day 5h | A$300($205) | once daily | 1,911km (1,187 miles) |
Drive | 21h 25m | A$335($225) | on demand | 1,783km (1,108 miles) |
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The following major airports near Mooloolaba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.