How to travel from Perth to Noosa, Australia
The distance between Perth and Noosa is around 3,777km (2,347 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 30m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Perth 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 Noosa → Perth if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Perth (PER) to Maroochydore (MCY).
- Duration7h 30m
- Flight time5h 45m
- Typical costA$565($380)
+ 3 others2 similiar routes
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Central Station then Brisbane and then to Nambour station platform 1 then take the bus to Gympie Tce at Quota Park.
- Duration3 days 17h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costA$1,170($785)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perth and Noosa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Perth to Noosa by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$445 ($300) and will take around 8h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 7h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$565 ($380).
The distance between Perth and Noosa is around 3,777km (2,347 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,637km (2,260 miles)
It takes around 7h 30m to get from Perth and Noosa by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 23h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Perth to Noosa is to fly which takes around 7h 30m and will set you back approx A$565 ($380).
The cheapest way to travel between Perth and Noosa, if you exclude driving, is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$445 ($300) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Perth and Noosa. We recommend that you fly from Perth (PER) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 7h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Perth and Noosa. We recommend that you fly from Perth (PER) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 7h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Perth and Noosa. Flights depart from Perth (PER) and arrive at Maroochydore (MCY) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 5h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Perth to Noosa. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 7h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Perth to Noosa typically takes around 5h 45m. Flights depart from Perth (PER) 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 Perth and Noosa. The distance is around 4,473km (2,779 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 23h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perth to Noosa is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around A$565 ($380).
Compare travel optionsbetween Perth and Noosa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 7h 30m | A$565($380) | hourly | 4,214km (2,619 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 8h 5m | A$445($300) | hourly | 3,777km (2,347 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 9h 15m | A$500($335) | every 20 mins | 3,890km (2,417 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 3 days 17h | A$1,170($785) | twice a week | 5,483km (3,407 miles) |
| Train to Central Station, bus | 3 days 20h | A$1,165($785) | twice a week | 5,530km (3,436 miles) |
| Train to Adelaide Parklands, bus | 4 days 7h | A$670($450) | once a week | 5,431km (3,375 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 23h | A$595($400) | on demand | 4,473km (2,779 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Perth and Noosa
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Alliance Airlines
Qantas
Bus companies
Byron Easy Bus
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
NSW TrainLink
Great Southern
Airports near Noosa
The following major airports near Noosa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
- Distance
- 36km (22 miles) from Noosa
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
- Distance
- 111km (69 miles) from Noosa
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from Noosa