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

The cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Darwin is to train and fly which costs $240 - $950 and takes 8h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caloundra to Darwin is to train and fly which takes 8h 7m and costs $240 - $950.

How far is it from Caloundra to Darwin?

The distance between Caloundra and Darwin is 2964 km. The road distance is 3451.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Caloundra to Darwin without a car is to train and bus which takes 4 days 3h and costs $2,700 - $6,500.

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Caloundra to Darwin, including transfers.

Train or fly from Caloundra to Darwin?

The best way to get from Caloundra to Darwin is to fly which takes 10h 44m and costs $310 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5,000 - $8,500 and takes 4 days 15h.

What is the time difference between Caloundra and Darwin?

Darwin is 30 min behind Caloundra. It is currently 5:45 AM in Caloundra and 5:15 AM in Darwin.

Can I drive from Caloundra to Darwin?

Yes, the driving distance between Caloundra to Darwin is 3451 km. It takes approximately 34h 58m to drive from Caloundra to Darwin.

Where can I stay near Darwin?

There are 474+ hotels available in Darwin.

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

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

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Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane BNE - DRW
8h 7m
$248–916
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
4. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwinbus
4d 3h
$2,702–6,492
Drive 3,451.3 km
1. Drive from Caloundra to Darwincar 3,451.3 km
34h 58m
$636–918
Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane MCY - DRW
10h 44m
$310–1,142
Train, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train
2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane OOL - DRW
10h 47m
$312–894
Train
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain
4d 15h
$5,180–8,390

Caloundra to Darwin by bus, train, and foot

1Weekly Services

4d 3hAverage Duration

$2,702Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Caloundra to Darwin.

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Distance: 2,963.9 km
Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Caloundra, QLD, Australia and Darwin, NT, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to Darwin via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, platform 2, Brisbane, Adelaide, Stop A3 King William Rd - East side, Stop 1 Anzac Hwy - South East side, Adelaide Station, and Darwin in around 4d 15h.

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