What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Mooloolaba?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Mooloolaba is to bus which costs $180 - $240 and takes 30h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Mooloolaba?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Mooloolaba is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $140 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Mooloolaba?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Mooloolaba. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Mooloolaba via Liverpool Station, Stand G, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 10m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Mooloolaba?

The distance between Melbourne and Mooloolaba is 1488 km. The road distance is 1720.2 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Mooloolaba without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Mooloolaba without a car is to train which takes 28h 44m and costs $130 - $850.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Mooloolaba?

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Melbourne to Mooloolaba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Mooloolaba bus from?

Melbourne to Mooloolaba bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Mooloolaba?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Mooloolaba is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $140 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $850 and takes 28h 44m, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $240 and takes 30h 10m.

Where does the Melbourne to Mooloolaba bus arrive?

Melbourne to Mooloolaba bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Liverpool station.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Mooloolaba?

Mooloolaba is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 12:35 PM in Melbourne and 11:35 AM in Mooloolaba.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Mooloolaba?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Mooloolaba is 1720 km. It takes approximately 19h 44m to drive from Melbourne to Mooloolaba.

Where can I stay near Mooloolaba?

There are 1779+ hotels available in Mooloolaba.

Melbourne to Mooloolaba - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Mooloolaba by plane, 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 Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane MEL - MCY
4h 41m
$140–350
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train
28h 44m
$139–804
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
3. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
29h 2m
$234–469
Drive 1,720.2 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Mooloolabacar 1,720.2 km
19h 44m
$312–451
Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
6h 27m
$167–324
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane AVV - BNE
3. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
7h 8m
$157–464
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus
2. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolababus
30h 10m
$184–236

Melbourne to Mooloolaba by train and bus

13Weekly Services

28h 44mAverage Duration

$139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,488 km
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Mooloolaba, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Mooloolaba, River Esplanade via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 28h 44m.

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