How to travel from Yamba to Caloundra, Australia

The distance between Yamba and Caloundra is around 370km (230 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Yamba to Caloundra by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CaloundraYamba if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Ballina then fly from Ballina (BNK) to Maroochydore (MCY).

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$330($225)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Byron Bay then Brisbane and then to Mooloolaba.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$67($45)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Spring St Opp Zuber Lane then take the train to Brisbane and then to Landsborough station platform 1.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$56($38)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Caloundra.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance370km (230 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yamba and Caloundra

There are several options for getting from Yamba to Caloundra by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$56 ($38) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$70 ($47).

The distance between Yamba and Caloundra is around 370km (230 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 295km (183 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Yamba and Caloundra by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Yamba to Caloundra is to drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx A$70 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between Yamba and Caloundra, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$56 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Yamba and Caloundra. We recommend that you drive to Caloundra. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Yamba and Caloundra. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Yamba to Caloundra. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Byron Bay, Brisbane and Mooloolaba. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

Greyhound Australia, NSW TrainLink, Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Yamba and Caloundra. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yamba to Caloundra. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballina then fly from Ballina (BNK) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 6h 15m.

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 Yamba and Caloundra. The distance is around 370km (230 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yamba to Caloundra is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around A$67 ($45).

How do I get from Yamba to Caloundra

Compare travel optionsbetween Yamba and Caloundra

Transport options from Yamba to Caloundra
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
6h 15m
A$330($225)
once daily1,581km (982 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 10m
A$310($210)
once daily577km (359 miles)
Bus
6h 40m
A$67($45)
once daily432km (269 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
7h 10m
A$56($38)
twice daily460km (286 miles)
Bus to Brisbane, Train8h 55m
A$64($43)
once daily405km (252 miles)
Bus to Brisbane, Train10h 50m
A$59($40)
once daily482km (300 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
A$70($47)
on demand370km (230 miles)

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Airports near Caloundra

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

MCY
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Caloundra
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Caloundra
OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
157km (97 miles) from Caloundra