How to travel from Rockhampton to Narooma, Australia

The distance between Rockhampton and Narooma is around 1,560km (969 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Rockhampton to Narooma by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Moruya (MYA).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time3h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$565($380)
Operated by

Virgin Australia

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3 similiar routes

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane then Sydney and then to Narooma.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$350($235)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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3 x train
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bus
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then Central Station and then to Kiama Station then take the bus to Wagonga St After Montague St.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$245($165)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Narooma.

  • Duration20hrs
  • Distance1,713km (1,065 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rockhampton and Narooma

There are several options for getting from Rockhampton to Narooma by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$235 ($155) and will take around 1 day 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$565 ($380).

The distance between Rockhampton and Narooma is around 1,560km (969 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,428km (888 miles)

It takes around 7h 50m to get from Rockhampton and Narooma by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rockhampton to Narooma is to fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx A$565 ($380).

The cheapest way to travel between Rockhampton and Narooma, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$235 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Rockhampton and Narooma. We recommend that you fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Moruya (MYA). instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rockhampton and Narooma. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rockhampton to Narooma. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, King George Square 2A and Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.

Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Rockhampton and Narooma. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 11h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Rockhampton and Narooma. Flights depart from Rockhampton (ROK) and arrive at Moruya (MYA) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 3h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Rockhampton to Narooma. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE) and Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Rockhampton to Narooma typically takes around 3h 35m. Flights depart from Rockhampton (ROK) and and arrive into Moruya (MYA).

The closest major airport to Narooma is Moruya Airport (MYA) (MYA) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Narooma. Merimbula Airport (MIM) (MIM) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) 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 Rockhampton and Narooma. The distance is around 1,713km (1,065 miles) by road and it will take around 20hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rockhampton to Narooma is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around A$760 ($510).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rockhampton and Narooma

Transport options from Rockhampton to Narooma
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
4h 20m
A$565($380)
once daily1,560km (969 miles)
Fly to Cooma (OOM), bus7h 10m
A$775($520)
once daily1,811km (1,125 miles)
Plane and Bus7h 50m
A$760($510)
once daily1,736km (1,079 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus9hrs
A$545($365)
twice daily1,612km (1,002 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 11h
A$350($235)
once daily2,191km (1,362 miles)
Bus via Aspley Gympie Road1 day 13h
A$235($155)
once daily2,223km (1,381 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 4h
A$245($165)
twice daily1,956km (1,215 miles)
Drive
20hrs
A$325($220)
on demand1,713km (1,065 miles)

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Airports near Narooma

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

MYA
Moruya Airport (MYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
35km (22 miles) from Narooma
MIM
Merimbula Airport (MIM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
80km (49 miles) from Narooma
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Narooma