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

The cheapest way to get from Coolangatta to Merimbula is to train and bus which costs $120 - $350 and takes 27h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Coolangatta to Merimbula is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $320 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Coolangatta and Merimbula?

No, there is no direct bus from Coolangatta to Merimbula. However, there are services departing from Griffith St at Coolangatta East and arriving at Park St At Wonga St via Bilinga, Central Station and Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 5m.

How far is it from Coolangatta to Merimbula?

The distance between Coolangatta and Merimbula is 1036 km. The road distance is 1241.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Coolangatta to Merimbula without a car is to bus and train which takes 24h 59m and costs $120 - $340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Coolangatta to Merimbula, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coolangatta to Merimbula bus from?

Coolangatta to Merimbula bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Bilinga station.

Bus or fly from Coolangatta to Merimbula?

The best way to get from Coolangatta to Merimbula is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $320 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Canberra, which costs $180 - $430 and takes 25h 5m.

Where does the Coolangatta to Merimbula bus arrive?

Coolangatta to Merimbula bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Coolangatta and Merimbula?

Merimbula is 1h ahead of Coolangatta. It is currently 2:44 PM in Coolangatta and 3:44 PM in Merimbula.

Can I drive from Coolangatta to Merimbula?

Yes, the driving distance between Coolangatta to Merimbula is 1242 km. It takes approximately 14h 20m to drive from Coolangatta to Merimbula.

Where can I stay near Merimbula?

There are 329+ hotels available in Merimbula.

Coolangatta to Merimbula - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Coolangatta to Merimbula by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly Gold Coast Airport to Merimbula Airport
best
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane OOL - MIM
5h 49m
$320–700
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes 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 29m
$122–342
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Casino Station, Coach Baybus 174 / ...
2. Take the train from Casino Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Merimbulabus Pm2
24h 59m
$129–340
Drive 1,241.5 km
1. Drive from Coolangatta to Merimbulacar 1,241.5 km
14h 20m
$225–324
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Merimbula Airport
1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 1 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane BNE - MIM
8h 21m
$342–780
Fly Gold Coast Airport to Canberra International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane OOL - CBR
2. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Park St At Wonga Stbus
8h 43m
$144–442
Bus via Canberra
1. Take the bus from Bilinga to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Canberrabus
3. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Park St At Wonga Stbus 771
25h 5m
$182–430
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tweed Heads to Central Stationbus Pm11
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Merimbulabus Pm2
26h 10m
$173–248

Coolangatta to Merimbula by bus and train

7Weekly Services

24h 59mAverage Duration

$129Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,035.5 km
Duration: 5h 49m

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

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Griffith St at Coolangatta East to Park St At Wonga St via Johnston Street, Bilinga, Central Station, Canberra, and Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St in around 25h 5m.

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