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.
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 Caloundra → Yamba if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Ballina then fly from Ballina (BNK) to Maroochydore (MCY).
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Take the bus to Byron Bay then Brisbane and then to Mooloolaba.
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Take the bus to Spring St Opp Zuber Lane then take the train to Brisbane and then to Landsborough station platform 1.
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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.
There is no train service that runs between Yamba and Caloundra. We recommend that you drive to Caloundra. instead which will take 4h 10m.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 6h 15m | A$330($225) | once daily | 1,581km (982 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 10m | A$310($210) | once daily | 577km (359 miles) |
Bus | 6h 40m | A$67($45) | once daily | 432km (269 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 7h 10m | A$56($38) | twice daily | 460km (286 miles) |
Bus to Brisbane, Train | 8h 55m | A$64($43) | once daily | 405km (252 miles) |
Bus to Brisbane, Train | 10h 50m | A$59($40) | once daily | 482km (300 miles) |
Drive | 4h 10m | A$70($47) | on demand | 370km (230 miles) |
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Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus
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Link Airways
The following major airports near Caloundra offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.