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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Mooloolaba is to fly and train which costs $160 - $360 and takes 7h 13m.

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 5h 11m and costs $140 - $550.

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/Spencer St and arriving at Mooloolaba via Central Station and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 54m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Mooloolaba?

The distance between Melbourne and Mooloolaba is 1488 km. The road distance is 1722.7 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 and bus which takes 28h 14m and costs $150 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m 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 , depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Bus or fly from Melbourne to Mooloolaba?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Mooloolaba is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 28h 54m.

Where does the Melbourne to Mooloolaba bus arrive?

Melbourne to Mooloolaba bus services, operated by , arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Mooloolaba?

Mooloolaba is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 3:29 PM in Melbourne and 2:29 PM in Mooloolaba.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Mooloolaba?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Mooloolaba is 1723 km. It takes approximately 19h 40m to drive from Melbourne to Mooloolaba.

Where can I stay near Mooloolaba?

There are 1812+ hotels available in Mooloolaba.

Melbourne to Mooloolaba - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Mooloolaba by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), 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)MEL - MCY
5h 11m
$140–510
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Strathfield Station622 / ...
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Station31
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolaba
28h 14m
$154–527
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Station
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolaba
28h 54m
Drive 1,722.7 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Mooloolaba1,722.7 km
19h 40m
$339–490
Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)MEL - BNE
2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
7h 13m
$167–354
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)AVV - BNE
3. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
7h 59m
$177–464
Train, bus via Landsborough station, stop A
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Station622 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane
3. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1
29h 20m
$199–545
Bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpool
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane Roma Street
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolaba
32h 15m
$242–322

Melbourne to Mooloolaba by train and bus

7Weekly Services

28h 14mAverage Duration

$154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,488.4 km
Duration: 5h 11m

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) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Mooloolaba via Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 28h 54m.

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