What is the cheapest way to get from Mooloolaba to Palm Cove?

The cheapest way to get from Mooloolaba to Palm Cove is to bus via Cairns which costs $210 - $360 and takes 28h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mooloolaba to Palm Cove?

The fastest way to get from Mooloolaba to Palm Cove is to bus and fly which takes 11h 16m and costs $340 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Mooloolaba and Palm Cove?

No, there is no direct bus from Mooloolaba to Palm Cove. However, there are services departing from Mooloolaba and arriving at Williams Esplanade at French Street via Cairns City bus station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 14m.

How far is it from Mooloolaba to Palm Cove?

The distance between Mooloolaba and Palm Cove is 1369 km. The road distance is 1620 km.

How do I travel from Mooloolaba to Palm Cove without a car?

The best way to get from Mooloolaba to Palm Cove without a car is to train which takes 26h 37m and costs $160 - $6,000.

How long does it take to get from Mooloolaba to Palm Cove?

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Mooloolaba to Palm Cove, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mooloolaba to Palm Cove bus from?

Mooloolaba to Palm Cove bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.

Train or bus from Mooloolaba to Palm Cove?

The best way to get from Mooloolaba to Palm Cove is to train which takes 26h 37m and costs $160 - $6,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Cairns, which costs $210 - $360 and takes 28h 14m.

Where does the Mooloolaba to Palm Cove bus arrive?

Mooloolaba to Palm Cove bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Cairns station.

Can I drive from Mooloolaba to Palm Cove?

Yes, the driving distance between Mooloolaba to Palm Cove is 1620 km. It takes approximately 19h 19m to drive from Mooloolaba to Palm Cove.

Where can I stay near Palm Cove?

There are 922+ hotels available in Palm Cove.

Mooloolaba to Palm Cove - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 110 bus

There are 9 ways to get from Mooloolaba to Palm Cove by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns, line 110 bus
best
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns (CNS)plane MCY - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns Hospital to Williams Esplanade at French Streetbus
6h 27m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Nambour to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
26h 37m
$160–6,000
Bus via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
28h 14m
$210–360
Drive 1,620 km
1. Drive from Mooloolaba to Palm Covecar 1,620 km
19h 19m
$289–417
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane BNE - CNS
8h 3m
Bus to Hervey Bay, fly to Cairns
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Hervey Baybus
2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Cairns (CNS)plane HVB - CNS
11h 16m
$345–682
Train, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train
2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane OOL - CNS
10h 23m
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane BNE - TSV
3. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Palm Covecar
10h 5m
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Cairnsbus Cairns
29h 32m
$260–650

Mooloolaba to Palm Cove by bus and train

4Weekly Services

26h 37mAverage Duration

$160Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,368.6 km
Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Mooloolaba, QLD, Australia and Palm Cove, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Nambour to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $160–5,782 and the journey takes 23h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Mooloolaba to Cairns twice daily. Tickets cost $210–360 and the journey takes 27h 4m.

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