What is the cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Merimbula?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Merimbula is to train and bus via Canberra which costs $120 - $350 and takes 27h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Merimbula?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Merimbula is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $500 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Merimbula?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Merimbula. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Park St At Wonga St via Sydney Central Station and Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 30m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Merimbula?

The distance between Gold Coast and Merimbula is 1054 km. The road distance is 1263.8 km.

How do I travel from Gold Coast to Merimbula without a car?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Merimbula without a car is to bus via Canberra which takes 24h 30m and costs $190 - $400.

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to Merimbula?

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Gold Coast to Merimbula, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Merimbula bus from?

Gold Coast to Merimbula bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Bus or fly from Gold Coast to Merimbula?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Merimbula is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $500 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Canberra, which costs $190 - $400 and takes 24h 30m.

Where does the Gold Coast to Merimbula bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Merimbula?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Merimbula is 1264 km. It takes approximately 14h 42m to drive from Gold Coast to Merimbula.

How do I get a bus ticket from Gold Coast to Merimbula?

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Where can I stay near Merimbula?

There are 317+ hotels available in Merimbula.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Gold Coast to Merimbula by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, 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 Gold Coast Airport to Merimbula Airport
best
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane OOL - MIM
6h 8m
$502–752
Train, bus via Canberra
cheapest
1. Take the train from Helensvale 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 22m
$122–342
Bus via Canberra
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus
3. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Park St At Wonga Stbus 771
24h 30m
$192–395
Drive 1,263.8 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Merimbulacar 1,263.8 km
14h 42m
$224–324
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Merimbula Airport
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane BNE - MIM
7h 55m
$410–778
Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly to Merimbula Airport
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina Service Centerbus
2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane BNK - MIM
9h 15m
$286–888
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
9h 26m
$164–492
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Merimbulabus Pm2
26h 15m
$201–395
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Helensvale 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 Bombo Stationtrain Sco
4. Take the bus from Kiama Bombo to Merimbulabus Pm2
28h 8m
$130–338

Gold Coast to Merimbula by tram, train, and bus

2Weekly Services

27h 22mAverage Duration

$122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,054.3 km
Duration: 6h 8m

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

Qantas, Jetstar, 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 Surfers Paradise to Park St At Wonga St via Central Station, Sydney Central Station, Canberra, and Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St in around 24h 30m.

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