How to travel from Swan Hill to Caloundra, Australia
The distance between Swan Hill and Caloundra is around 1,637km (1,017 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 35m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Swan Hill to Caloundra by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Caloundra → Swan Hill if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Bendigo, Fly
Take the train to Bendigo then fly from Bendigo (BXG) to Maroochydore (MCY).
- Duration7h 35m
- Flight time3h 25m
- Typical costA$700($470)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Albury, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Mooloolaba.
- Duration1 day 10h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$260($175)
Multiple bus operators
Bus to Albury, train
Take the bus to Albury, Tourist Information Centre/249 Sheridan St then Sydney and then to Brisbane then take the train to Landsborough station platform 1.
- Duration1 day 8h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costA$310($205)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swan Hill and Caloundra
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Swan Hill to Caloundra by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$260 ($175) and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$700 ($470).
The distance between Swan Hill and Caloundra is around 1,637km (1,017 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,315km (817 miles)
It takes around 8h 35m to get from Swan Hill and Caloundra by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swan Hill to Caloundra is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 35m and will set you back approx A$700 ($470).
The cheapest way to travel between Swan Hill and Caloundra, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$260 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Swan Hill and Caloundra. We recommend that you take the train to Bendigo then fly from Bendigo (BXG) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 7h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Swan Hill and Caloundra. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Swan Hill to Caloundra. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albury, Sydney, Brisbane and Mooloolaba. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.
V/Line, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Swan Hill and Caloundra. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 10h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swan Hill to Caloundra. We recommend that you take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 8h 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 Swan Hill and Caloundra. The distance is around 1,657km (1,030 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swan Hill to Caloundra is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around A$410 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Swan Hill and Caloundra
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Bendigo, Fly + 5 similar | 7h 35m | A$700($470) | twice daily | 1,756km (1,091 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 7h 50m | A$720($485) | 4 times a week | 1,938km (1,204 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 8h 35m | A$410($275) | twice daily | 1,852km (1,151 miles) |
| Train to Southern Cross, plane | 9hrs | A$390($260) | twice daily | 1,848km (1,148 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 9h 60m | A$650($435) | once daily | 1,637km (1,017 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 10h 15m | A$430($290) | twice daily | 1,898km (1,179 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 10h | A$260($175) | once daily | 2,187km (1,359 miles) |
Bus to Albury, train + 2 similar | 1 day 8h | A$310($205) | 4 times a week | 2,087km (1,297 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 1 day 9h | A$285($195) | once daily | 2,159km (1,341 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 1 day 11h | A$300($205) | once daily | 2,403km (1,493 miles) |
Drive | 18h 25m | A$315($210) | on demand | 1,657km (1,030 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Swan Hill and Caloundra
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Regional Express
Train operators
V/Line
NSW TrainLink XPT
Bus companies
Byron Easy Bus
Firefly Express
Premier Motor Service
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