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How to get fromPerth to Caloundraby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Perth to Caloundra by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane PER - MCY
    9h 46m
    $365–1,006

  2. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane PER - BNE
    2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    9h 18m
    $284–682

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Perth to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    4d 9h
    $994–11,812

  4. Drive  4,174.8 km

    1. Drive from Perth to Caloundracar car 4,174.8 km
    44h 33m
    $759–1,096

  5. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane PER - OOL
    2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train train
    3. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    11h 38m
    $297–758

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    3. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    5d 10h
    $2,705–22,597

Perth to Caloundra by train, bus, and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration4d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$994Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,676.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 46m

What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Caloundra, QLD, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) every 3 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 Y2 King William St - West side, Adelaide, Brisbane, Central station, platform 6, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 5d 10h.

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