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

The cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Merimbula is to train and bus via Canberra which costs $120 - $650 and takes 27h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caloundra to Merimbula is to train and fly which takes 8h 2m and costs $380 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Caloundra and Merimbula?

No, there is no direct bus from Caloundra station to Merimbula. However, there are services departing from Caloundra station and arriving at Park St At Wonga St via Mooloolaba, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station and Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 13m.

How far is it from Caloundra to Merimbula?

The distance between Caloundra and Merimbula is 1221 km. The road distance is 1427.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Caloundra to Merimbula without a car is to train and bus via Canberra which takes 27h 25m and costs $120 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Caloundra to Merimbula, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caloundra to Merimbula bus from?

Caloundra to Merimbula bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.

Bus or fly from Caloundra to Merimbula?

The best way to get from Caloundra to Merimbula is to fly which takes 8h 3m and costs $350 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $270 and takes 28h 13m.

Where does the Caloundra to Merimbula bus arrive?

Caloundra to Merimbula bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

What is the time difference between Caloundra and Merimbula?

Merimbula is 1h ahead of Caloundra. It is currently 6:11 PM in Caloundra and 7:11 PM in Merimbula.

Can I drive from Caloundra to Merimbula?

Yes, the driving distance between Caloundra to Merimbula is 1427 km. It takes approximately 16h 27m to drive from Caloundra to Merimbula.

Where can I stay near Merimbula?

There are 318+ hotels available in Merimbula.

Caloundra to Merimbula - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Caloundra to Merimbula by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Merimbula Airport
best
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane MCY - MIM
8h 3m
$352–1,002
Train, bus via Canberra
cheapest
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
4. Take the bus from Canberra Station, Coach Stop to Park St At Wonga Stbus 771
27h 25m
$122–650
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Canberrabus
4. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Park St At Wonga Stbus 771
28h 13m
$162–270
Drive 1,427.4 km
1. Drive from Caloundra to Merimbulacar 1,427.4 km
16h 27m
$263–380
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Merimbula Airport
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane BNE - MIM
8h 2m
$388–726
Train, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Merimbula Airport
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 Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane OOL - MIM
10h 8m
$334–854
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Canberra International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane BNE - CBR
3. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Park St At Wonga Stbus
11h 1m
$182–486
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Merimbulabus Pm2
27h 59m
$132–650
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Merimbulabus Pm2
30h 54m
$212–422

Caloundra to Merimbula by bus and train

13Weekly Services

27h 25mAverage Duration

$122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,221.1 km
Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Caloundra, QLD, Australia and Merimbula, NSW, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caloundra station to Park St At Wonga St via Mooloolaba, Brisbane, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station, Canberra, and Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St in around 28h 13m.

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