How to travel from Rye to Caloundra, Australia
The distance between Rye and Caloundra is around 1,593km (990 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes around 5h 35m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Rye to Caloundra by ferry, car, plane, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Caloundra → Rye if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Car and Plane
Take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Avalon (AVV) then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Maroochydore (MCY).
- Duration5h 35m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical costA$530($355)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Frankston then take the train to Southern Cross and then to Central Station then take the bus to Brisbane then take the train to Landsborough station platform 1.
- Duration1 day 9h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$270($180)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rye and Caloundra
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Rye to Caloundra by ferry, car, plane, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$205 ($140) and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then drive and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$530 ($355).
The distance between Rye and Caloundra is around 1,593km (990 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,504km (935 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Rye and Caloundra by ferry, car and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rye to Caloundra is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx A$530 ($355).
The cheapest way to travel between Rye and Caloundra, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$205 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Rye and Caloundra. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Avalon (AVV) then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 5h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Rye and Caloundra. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Avalon (AVV) then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 5h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rye to Caloundra. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Avalon (AVV) then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 5h 35m.
The closest major airport to Caloundra is Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Caloundra. Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) 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 Rye and Caloundra. The distance is around 1,849km (1,149 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rye to Caloundra is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around A$530 ($355).
Compare travel optionsbetween Rye and Caloundra
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Car and Plane + 4 similar | 5h 35m | A$530($355) | every 2 hours | 1,699km (1,055 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 6h 30m | A$380($255) | every 2 hours | 1,598km (993 miles) |
| Bus to Frankston, train and plane | 7hrs | A$370($250) | hourly | 1,593km (990 miles) |
| Ferry, Car, Plane and Train | 6h 15m | A$745($500) | every 2 hours | 1,683km (1,045 miles) |
| Ferry, Car, Plane, Bus and Train | 6h 40m | A$425($285) | every 20 mins | 1,659km (1,031 miles) |
Bus and Train + 3 similar | 1 day 9h | A$270($180) | once daily | 2,148km (1,335 miles) |
| Bus to Frankston, train | 1 day 9h | A$265($180) | once daily | 2,147km (1,334 miles) |
| Bus to Frankston, train | 1 day 9h | A$250($165) | 4 times a week | 2,081km (1,293 miles) |
| Bus to Frankston, train | 1 day 12h | A$205($140) | once daily | 2,239km (1,391 miles) |
Drive | 20h 45m | A$350($235) | on demand | 1,849km (1,149 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Rye and Caloundra
Bus companies
Metropolitan buses
Byron Easy Bus
Firefly Express
Premier Motor Service
Ferry operators
Searoad Ferries
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Train operators
Metro Trains Melbourne
NSW TrainLink XPT
Airports near Caloundra
The following major airports near Caloundra offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
- Distance
- 22km (14 miles) from Caloundra
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 67km (42 miles) from Caloundra
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 157km (97 miles) from Caloundra