How to travel from Rye to Noosa Heads, Australia
The distance between Rye and Noosa Heads is around 1,606km (998 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes around 5h 25m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Rye to Noosa Heads 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 Noosa Heads → 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 25m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical costA$525($355)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Frankston then take the train to Southern Cross then Central Station and then to Brisbane then take the bus to Noosa Junction.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$230($155)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rye and Noosa Heads
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Rye to Noosa Heads by ferry, car, plane, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$215 ($145) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then drive and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$525 ($355).
The distance between Rye and Noosa Heads is around 1,606km (998 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,541km (958 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Rye and Noosa Heads by ferry, car and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rye to Noosa Heads is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx A$525 ($355).
The cheapest way to travel between Rye and Noosa Heads, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$215 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Rye and Noosa Heads. 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 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Rye and Noosa Heads. 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 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rye to Noosa Heads. 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 25m.
The closest major airport to Noosa Heads is Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Noosa Heads. 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 Rye and Noosa Heads. The distance is around 1,894km (1,177 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rye to Noosa Heads is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around A$525 ($355).
Compare travel optionsbetween Rye and Noosa Heads
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Car and Plane + 3 similar | 5h 25m | A$525($355) | every 2 hours | 1,706km (1,060 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 6h 20m | A$375($250) | hourly | 1,606km (998 miles) |
| Ferry, Car, Plane and Bus | 7hrs | A$435($295) | once daily | 1,695km (1,053 miles) |
| Ferry, Car, Plane, Train and Bus | 7h 30m | A$745($500) | every 2 hours | 1,742km (1,082 miles) |
Bus and Train + 3 similar | 1 day 6h | A$230($155) | once daily | 2,154km (1,339 miles) |
| Bus to Frankston, train | 1 day 9h | A$215($145) | once a week | 2,172km (1,350 miles) |
| Bus to Frankston, train | 1 day 10h | A$270($180) | once daily | 2,208km (1,372 miles) |
| Bus to Frankston, train | 1 day 10h | A$250($170) | 4 times a week | 2,140km (1,329 miles) |
Drive | 21h 20m | A$360($240) | on demand | 1,894km (1,177 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Rye and Noosa Heads
Bus companies
Metropolitan buses
Byron Easy Bus
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
Ferry operators
Searoad Ferries
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Train operators
Metro Trains Melbourne
NSW TrainLink XPT
NSW TrainLink
Airports near Noosa Heads
The following major airports near Noosa Heads offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
- Distance
- 23km (14 miles) from Noosa Heads
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 112km (69 miles) from Noosa Heads
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from Noosa Heads