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

The cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Nimbin is to bus which costs $45 - $75 and takes 9h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caloundra to Nimbin is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Caloundra and Nimbin?

No, there is no direct bus from Caloundra station to Nimbin. However, there are services departing from Caloundra station and arriving at Cullen St Before Thorburn St via Mooloolaba, Roma Street Station, Stand F and Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

How far is it from Caloundra to Nimbin?

The distance between Caloundra and Nimbin is 288 km. The road distance is 253.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Caloundra to Nimbin without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs $100 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Caloundra to Nimbin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caloundra to Nimbin bus from?

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

Train or bus from Caloundra to Nimbin?

The best way to get from Caloundra to Nimbin is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 9h 9m.

Where does the Caloundra to Nimbin bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Caloundra and Nimbin?

Nimbin is 1h ahead of Caloundra. It is currently 12:18 PM in Caloundra and 1:18 PM in Nimbin.

Can I drive from Caloundra to Nimbin?

Yes, the driving distance between Caloundra to Nimbin is 253 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Caloundra to Nimbin.

Where can I stay near Nimbin?

There are 71+ hotels available in Nimbin.

Caloundra to Nimbin - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Caloundra to Nimbin by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Naip / ...
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kyogle Stationtrain 32
5h 58m
$104–570
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus 176
9h 9m
$46–74
Train, bus via Murwillumbah
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 Beenleigh station, platform 1train
3. Take the bus from Beenleigh to Murwillumbahbus
4. Take the bus from Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall to Nimbin Central Schoolbus 630
8h 44m
Drive 253.4 km
1. Drive from Caloundra to Nimbincar 253.4 km
3h 18m
$49–70
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train Naip / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus
10h 6m
$78–94

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Caloundra to Nimbin.

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Distance: 288.4 km
Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to Nimbin via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Kyogle Station in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caloundra station to Cullen St Before Thorburn St via Mooloolaba, Brisbane, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St in around 9h 9m.

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