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How to get fromMelbourne to CaloundraBy plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Caloundra by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport, line 600 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane MEL - MCY
    2. Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 1 to Caloundra stationbus bus
    5h 21m
    $140–380

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    28h 44m
    $139–804

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    28h 40m
    $209–555

  4. Drive 1,714.6 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Caloundracar car 1,714.6 km
    19h 39m
    $304–440

  5. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane MEL - BNE
    2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    6h 26m
    $167–354

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mooloolababus bus
    33h 6m
    $220–373

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    34h 35m
    $228–602

Melbourne to Caloundra by train, bus, and foot

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration28h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Caloundra, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Southern Cross to Bowman Rd near First Ave via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 28h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Caloundra station via Central Station, Sydney Central Station, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Mooloolaba, and Mooloolaba, River Esplanade in around 33h 6m.

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