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

The cheapest way to get from Merimbula to Coolangatta is to bus and train via Canberra which costs $120 - $340 and takes 26h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merimbula to Coolangatta is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $330 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Merimbula and Coolangatta?

No, there is no direct bus from Merimbula to Coolangatta. However, there are services departing from Park St At Wonga St and arriving at Tweed Heads via Canberra and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 52m.

How far is it from Merimbula to Coolangatta?

The distance between Merimbula and Coolangatta is 1036 km. The road distance is 1243 km.

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

The best way to get from Merimbula to Coolangatta without a car is to bus via Canberra which takes 24h 52m and costs $180 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Merimbula to Coolangatta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merimbula to Coolangatta bus from?

Merimbula to Coolangatta bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Park St At Wonga St station.

Bus or fly from Merimbula to Coolangatta?

The best way to get from Merimbula to Coolangatta is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $330 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Canberra, which costs $180 - $290 and takes 24h 52m.

Where does the Merimbula to Coolangatta bus arrive?

Merimbula to Coolangatta bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St station.

What is the time difference between Merimbula and Coolangatta?

Coolangatta is 1h behind Merimbula. It is currently 10:29 AM in Merimbula and 9:29 AM in Coolangatta.

Can I drive from Merimbula to Coolangatta?

Yes, the driving distance between Merimbula to Coolangatta is 1243 km. It takes approximately 14h 13m to drive from Merimbula to Coolangatta.

Where can I stay near Coolangatta?

There are 2828+ hotels available in Coolangatta.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Merimbula to Coolangatta by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, 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 Merimbula Airport to Gold Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)MIM - OOL
4h 54m
$337–742
Bus, train via Canberra
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park St At Wonga St to Canberra Station, Coach Stop772
2. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Station632
3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Station31
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
26h 34m
$122–337
Bus via Canberra
1. Take the bus from Park St At Wonga St to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St772
2. Take the bus from Canberra to Central Station
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Tweed Heads
24h 52m
$183–287
Drive 1,243 km
1. Drive from Merimbula to Coolangatta1,243 km
14h 13m
$236–340
Fly Merimbula Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)MIM - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
7h 40m
$364–852
Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Take the bus from Park St At Wonga St to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St
2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)CBR - OOL
8h 13m
$156–499
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Merimbula to Central StationPm1
2. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Station33 / ...
3. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centre171 / ...
25h 23m
$134–342
Bus
1. Take the bus from Merimbula to Central StationPm1
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers ParadiseBrisbane
25h 32m
$186–372

Merimbula to Coolangatta by bus

7Weekly Buses

24h 52mAverage Duration

$183Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,036.5 km
Duration: 4h 54m

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

Qantas, Regional Express, and Jetstar fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park St At Wonga St to Tweed Heads via Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St, Canberra, and Central Station in around 24h 52m.

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