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There are 5 ways to get from Perth to Caloundra by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)planePER - MCY
    9h 40m
    $376–957

  2. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)planePER - BNE
    2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 2 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
    8h 35m
    $293–831

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain
    2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
    3. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
    4d 6h
    $2,905–13,297

  4. Drive 4,174.8 km

    1. Drive from Perth to Caloundracar4,174.8 km
    44h 12m
    $798–1,153

  5. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)planePER - OOL
    2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
    3. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
    10h 36m
    $328–809

Perth to Caloundra by train, foot, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration4d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,905Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Caloundra, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Perth to Bowman Rd near First Ave via Adelaide Parklands, Stop 1 Anzac Hwy - North West side, Stop E3 Currie St - North side, Adelaide, Brisbane, Central station, platform 6, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 4d 6h.

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