How to travel from Proserpine to Mooloolaba, Australia

The distance between Proserpine and Mooloolaba is around 992km (616 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Proserpine 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 MooloolabaProserpine if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Maroochydore (MCY).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    A$555($375)
Operated byJetstar+ 2 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Mooloolaba.

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$180($120)
Operated by

Premier Motor Service

+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Mooloolaba.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Distance992km (616 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Proserpine and Mooloolaba

There are several options for getting from Proserpine to Mooloolaba by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$180 ($120) and will take around 16h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$375 ($250).

The distance between Proserpine and Mooloolaba is around 992km (616 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 837km (520 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Proserpine and Mooloolaba by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Proserpine to Mooloolaba is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx A$375 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Proserpine and Mooloolaba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$180 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Proserpine and Mooloolaba. We recommend that you fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Landsborough station platform 1. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Proserpine and Mooloolaba. It typically takes around 16h 55m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Proserpine and Mooloolaba with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 16h 55m.

Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Proserpine and Mooloolaba. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Proserpine and Mooloolaba. Flights depart from Proserpine (PPP) and arrive at Maroochydore (MCY) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Proserpine to Mooloolaba. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Proserpine to Mooloolaba typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Proserpine (PPP) 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Proserpine and Mooloolaba. The distance is around 992km (616 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Proserpine to Mooloolaba is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around A$375 ($250).

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Transport options from Proserpine to Mooloolaba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 30m
A$555($375)
every 2 hours2,380km (1,479 miles)
Plane and Train3h 40m
A$375($250)
hourly1,041km (647 miles)
Bus
16h 55m
A$180($120)
once daily1,185km (736 miles)
Drive
13h 35m
A$185($125)
on demand992km (616 miles)

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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