What is the cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Caloundra?

The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Caloundra is to fly which costs $240 - $600 and takes 5h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Adelaide to Caloundra?

The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Caloundra is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $240 - $600.

How far is it from Adelaide to Caloundra?

The distance between Adelaide and Caloundra is 1707 km. The road distance is 1977.1 km.

How do I travel from Adelaide to Caloundra without a car?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Caloundra without a car is to bus and train which takes 39h 14m and costs $260 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Adelaide to Caloundra?

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Adelaide to Caloundra, including transfers.

Train or fly from Adelaide to Caloundra?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Caloundra is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $240 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2,300 - $5,500 and takes 2 days 10h.

What is the time difference between Adelaide and Caloundra?

Caloundra is 30 min behind Adelaide. It is currently 9:18 AM in Adelaide and 8:48 AM in Caloundra.

Can I drive from Adelaide to Caloundra?

Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Caloundra is 1977 km. It takes approximately 21h 55m to drive from Adelaide to Caloundra.

Where can I stay near Caloundra?

There are 1414+ hotels available in Caloundra.

Adelaide to Caloundra - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Adelaide to Caloundra by plane, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)ADL - MCY
5h 33m
$247–557
Fly to Gold Coast Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)ADL - OOL
2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3
3. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1
8h 27m
$179–559
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St to Blende St After Bromide St586
2. Take the train from Broken Hill Station to Central Station446
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolaba
39h 14m
$267–550
Train
1. Take the train from Adelaide to BrisbaneGreat Southern Rail
2. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1Brna / ...
2d 10h
$2,367–5,392
Drive 1,977.1 km
1. Drive from Adelaide to Caloundra1,977.1 km
21h 55m
$388–560
Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)ADL - BNE
2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
6h 35m
$214–581

Adelaide to Caloundra by bus, foot, and train

2Weekly Services

39h 14mAverage Duration

$267Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,706.7 km
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Caloundra, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Adelaide to Caloundra Rd at Caloundra Police Station via Brisbane, Central station, platform 6, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 2d 10h.

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