How to travel from Palm Cove to Noosa, Australia

The distance between Palm Cove and Noosa is around 1,575km (978 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Palm Cove to Noosa 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 NoosaPalm Cove if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Maroochydore (MCY).

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Flight time4h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$720($485)
Operated byJetstar+ 2 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Tewantin Primary School.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$215($145)
Operated by

Premier Motor Service

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Drive

Drive to Noosaville.

  • Duration21h 15m
  • Distance1,757km (1,092 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palm Cove and Noosa

There are several options for getting from Palm Cove to Noosa 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 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$340 ($230).

The distance between Palm Cove and Noosa is around 1,575km (978 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,302km (809 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Palm Cove and Noosa by plane, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Palm Cove to Noosa is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx A$340 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Palm Cove and Noosa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$215 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Palm Cove and Noosa. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Nambour station platform 1 then take the bus to Gympie Tce at Quota Park. instead which will take 5h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Palm Cove and Noosa. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Palm Cove to Noosa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cairns Central Terminus and Tewantin Primary School. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Palm Cove and Noosa. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Palm Cove and Noosa. 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 Noosa. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 6h 5m (not including layover time).

The flight from Palm Cove to Noosa typically takes around 4h 25m. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and and arrive into Maroochydore (MCY).

The closest major airport to Noosa is Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Noosa. Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) (HVB) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) 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 Palm Cove and Noosa. The distance is around 1,757km (1,092 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palm Cove to Noosa is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around A$340 ($230).

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Transport options from Palm Cove to Noosa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
6h 5m
A$720($485)
every 20 mins2,879km (1,789 miles)
Plane and Train6h 45m
A$845($570)
every 20 mins1,848km (1,148 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus5h 30m
A$340($230)
every 20 mins1,575km (978 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train6h 20m
A$420($285)
every 20 mins1,760km (1,093 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 3h
A$215($145)
once daily1,859km (1,155 miles)
Bus to Noosa Junction1 day 4h
A$290($195)
once daily1,876km (1,166 miles)
Drive
21h 15m
A$330($225)
on demand1,757km (1,092 miles)

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Airports near Noosa

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

MCY
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
36km (22 miles) from Noosa
HVB
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Noosa
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from Noosa