There are 5 ways to get from Caloundra to Nimbin by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train Naip / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kyogle Stationtrain 32
6h 12m$111–263Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop B to Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hillsbus R611 / ...
- Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus 176
9h 3m$26–37Train, bus
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
- Take the bus from Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall to Nimbin Central Schoolbus 630
8h 32mDrive 253.4 km
- Drive from Caloundra to Nimbincar 253.4 km
3h 17m$47–68Bus via Murwillumbah
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Murwillumbahbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall to Nimbin Central Schoolbus 630
8h 44m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Nimbin is to bus which costs $25 - $40 and takes 9h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Caloundra to Nimbin is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Caloundra station to Nimbin. However, there are services departing from Caloundra station and arriving at Nimbin Central School via Mooloolaba, Brisbane and Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Caloundra station to Nimbin station. However, there are services departing from Landsborough station, platform 2 and arriving at Kyogle Station via Bowen Hills station, platform 1 and Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Caloundra and Nimbin is 288 km. The road distance is 253.4 km.
The best way to get from Caloundra to Nimbin without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs $110 - $270.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Caloundra to Nimbin, including transfers.
Caloundra to Nimbin bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.
Caloundra to Nimbin train services, operated by Translink, depart from Landsborough station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Caloundra to Nimbin is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs $110 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus via Murwillumbah, which costs and takes 8h 44m.
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, Bowen Hills station, platform 1, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Kyogle Station in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caloundra station to Nimbin Central School via Mooloolaba, Brisbane, and Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall in around 8h 44m.
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Roma Street Station to Kyogle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $24–35
- First
- $40–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- +61 2 6677 9394
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall to Nimbin Central School
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.transportnsw.info
Bus from Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall to Nimbin Central School
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.transportnsw.info
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- sales@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane to Murwillumbah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Landsborough station, stop B to Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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Booking & Getting There
Caloundra to Nimbin bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Nimbin is 1h ahead of Caloundra. It is currently 1:23 AM in Caloundra and 2:23 AM in Nimbin.
Caloundra to Nimbin train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Caloundra to Nimbin is 253 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Caloundra to Nimbin.
There are 77+ hotels available in Nimbin.












