What is the cheapest way to get from Perth to Coolum Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Coolum Beach is to fly and train which costs $310 - $750 and takes 11h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Perth to Coolum Beach?

The fastest way to get from Perth to Coolum Beach is to fly which takes 8h 49m and costs $350 - $850.

How far is it from Perth to Coolum Beach?

The distance between Perth and Coolum Beach is 3658 km. The road distance is 4197.5 km.

How do I travel from Perth to Coolum Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Perth to Coolum Beach without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 4 days 9h and costs $1,200 - $12,000.

How long does it take to get from Perth to Coolum Beach?

It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Perth to Coolum Beach, including transfers.

Train or fly from Perth to Coolum Beach?

The best way to get from Perth to Coolum Beach is to fly which takes 8h 49m and costs $350 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $950 - $12,000 and takes 4 days 9h.

What is the time difference between Perth and Coolum Beach?

Coolum Beach is 2h ahead of Perth. It is currently 10:56 PM in Perth and 12:56 AM in Coolum Beach.

Can I drive from Perth to Coolum Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Coolum Beach is 4198 km. It takes approximately 44h 54m to drive from Perth to Coolum Beach.

Where can I stay near Coolum Beach?

There are 2182+ hotels available in Coolum Beach.

Perth to Coolum Beach - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Perth to Coolum Beach by plane, train, bus, taxi, 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 to Sunshine Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane PER - MCY
8h 49m
$355–806
Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane PER - BNE
2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
9h 31m
$274–682
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Perth to Sydney Central Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
3. Take the taxi from Rothwell station, platform 2 to Coolum Beachtaxi
4d 9h
$1,215–11,262
Drive 4,197.5 km
1. Drive from Perth to Coolum Beachcar 4,197.5 km
44h 54m
$762–1,100
Fly to Gold Coast Airport, train
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane PER - 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
11h 34m
$319–710
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Sydney Central Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2train
4d 9h
$994–11,410
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Perth to Sydney Central Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus
4d 10h
$953–10,822

Perth Airport (PER) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) flights

65Weekly Planes

8h 30mAverage Duration

$323Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,658.2 km
Duration: 8h 49m

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

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Perth to Coolum Beach via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Nambour station, platform 2 in around 4d 9h.

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