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

The cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Caloundra is to bus which costs $300 - $450 and takes 33h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cooktown to Caloundra is to fly and train which takes 8h 54m and costs $210 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Cooktown and Caloundra?

No, there is no direct bus from Cooktown to Caloundra station. However, there are services departing from Cooktown and arriving at Caloundra station via Cairns and Mooloolaba, River Esplanade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 32m.

How far is it from Cooktown to Caloundra?

The distance between Cooktown and Caloundra is 1531 km. The road distance is 1906.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cooktown to Caloundra without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h 51m and costs $240 - $6,500.

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

It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Cooktown to Caloundra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cooktown to Caloundra bus from?

Cooktown to Caloundra bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Cooktown station.

Bus or fly from Cooktown to Caloundra?

The best way to get from Cooktown to Caloundra is to fly which takes 9h 41m and costs $200 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Cairns, which costs $320 - $500 and takes 33h 32m.

Where does the Cooktown to Caloundra bus arrive?

Cooktown to Caloundra bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Cairns station.

Can I drive from Cooktown to Caloundra?

Yes, the driving distance between Cooktown to Caloundra is 1907 km. It takes approximately 22h 36m to drive from Cooktown to Caloundra.

Where can I stay near Caloundra?

There are 1487+ hotels available in Caloundra.

Cooktown to Caloundra - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Cooktown to Caloundra by plane, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Cooktown Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane CTN - MCY
9h 41m
$206–766
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus Cooktown to Cairns / ...
2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Nambourtrain Spirit of Queensland
30h 51m
$240–6,112
Bus via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus Cooktown to Cairns / ...
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Mooloolababus Au050 / ...
33h 32m
$329–491
Drive 1,906.7 km
1. Drive from Cooktown to Caloundracar 1,906.7 km
22h 36m
$345–499
Fly Cooktown Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CTN - BNE
2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
8h 54m
$215–692
Bus to Cairns, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CNS - BNE
3. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
12h 46m
$229–688
Bus to Cairns, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane CNS - MCY
11h 3m
$320–812
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus Cooktown to Cairns / ...
2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mooloolababus Pm19
33h 48m
$309–441

Cooktown to Caloundra by bus and train

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30h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,531.2 km
Duration: 9h 41m

What companies run services between Cooktown, QLD, Australia and Caloundra, QLD, Australia?

Hinterland Aviation, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cooktown to Caloundra station via Cairns, Cairns, Mooloolaba, and Mooloolaba, River Esplanade in around 33h 32m.

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