What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Mooloolaba?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Mooloolaba is to fly and train which costs $120 - $450 and takes 6h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Mooloolaba?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Mooloolaba is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $120 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Mooloolaba?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cairns and arriving at Mooloolaba. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27h 3m.

How far is it from Cairns to Mooloolaba?

The distance between Cairns and Mooloolaba is 1340 km. The road distance is 1595.9 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Mooloolaba without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Mooloolaba without a car is to train which takes 24h 39m and costs $160 - $6,000.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Mooloolaba?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Cairns to Mooloolaba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Mooloolaba bus from?

Cairns to Mooloolaba bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Cairns station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Mooloolaba?

The best way to get from Cairns to Mooloolaba is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $6,000 and takes 24h 39m, you could also bus, which costs $200 - $600 and takes 27h 3m.

Where does the Cairns to Mooloolaba bus arrive?

Cairns to Mooloolaba bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Mooloolaba station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Mooloolaba?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Mooloolaba is 1596 km. It takes approximately 18h 56m to drive from Cairns to Mooloolaba.

Where can I stay near Mooloolaba?

There are 1783+ hotels available in Mooloolaba.

Cairns to Mooloolaba - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Cairns to Mooloolaba by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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 Cairns (CNS) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane CNS - MCY
4h 37m
$122–564
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Nambourtrain Spirit of Queensland
24h 39m
$165–5,784
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Mooloolababus Au050 / ...
27h 3m
$200–600
Drive 1,595.9 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Mooloolabacar 1,595.9 km
18h 56m
$294–425
Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CNS - BNE
2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
6h 53m
$129–442
Fly to Hervey Bay, bus
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane CNS - HVB
2. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Mooloolababus
9h 52m
$358–660
Fly to Gold Coast Airport, train
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CNS - OOL
2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Fortitude Valley station, platform 2train
3. Take the train from Fortitude Valley station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
9h 16m
$122–500

Cairns to Mooloolaba by train and bus

4Weekly Services

24h 39mAverage Duration

$165Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cairns to Mooloolaba.

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Distance: 1,340.4 km
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Mooloolaba, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar flies from Cairns (CNS) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) 4 times a week. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Nambour 4 times a week. Tickets cost $160–5,782 and the journey takes 23h 31m.

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