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

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Fly to Maroochydore, line 600 bus  •  4h 29m

  1. Fly from Sydney (SYD) to Maroochydore (MCY) SYD - MCY
  2. Take the line 600 bus from Maroochydore station, platform 1 to Caloundra station

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Fly to Brisbane, train  •  5h 33m

  1. Fly from Sydney (SYD) to Brisbane (BNE) SYD - BNE
  2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1

Train  •  16h 45m

  1. Take the train from Central Station to Brisbane 31
  2. Take the train from Roma Street station, platform 9 to Landsborough station, platform 1 Brna / ...

Bus  •  18h 2m

  1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Brisbane 3101 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mooloolaba Cairns / ...

Bus, train  •  19h 8m

  1. Take the bus from Sydney to Brisbane Brisbane
  2. Take the train from Fortitude Valley station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1 Brna / ...

Drive  •  10h 54m

  1. Drive from Sydney to Caloundra 1000.1 km

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The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Caloundra is to train which costs $100 - $170 and takes 16h 45m.

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The fastest way to get from Sydney to Caloundra is to fly and line 600 bus which takes 4h 29m and costs $85 - $350.

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No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Caloundra station. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Caloundra station via Brisbane and Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 2m.

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The distance between Sydney and Caloundra is 806 km. The road distance is 1000.1 km.

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The best way to get from Sydney to Caloundra without a car is to train which takes 16h 45m and costs $100 - $170.

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It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Sydney to Caloundra, including transfers.

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Sydney to Caloundra bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

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The best way to get from Sydney to Caloundra is to train which takes 16h 45m and costs $100 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 18h 2m.

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The quickest flight from Sydney Airport to Maroochydore Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 30m.

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Sydney to Caloundra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Mooloolaba station.

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Map of how to get from Sydney to Caloundra.
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  • Distance: 806.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Caloundra, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Sydney to Caloundra via Brisbane, Roma Street station, platform 9, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 16h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sydney to Caloundra via Brisbane and Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club in around 18h 2m.

Airlines
Qantas
Website
qantas.com
Flights from Sydney to Maroochydore
Ave. Duration
1h 36m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$100 - $550
Flights from Sydney to Brisbane
Ave. Duration
1h 30m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$140 - $460
Virgin Australia
Website
virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney to Maroochydore
Ave. Duration
1h 33m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$95 - $650
Flights from Sydney to Brisbane
Ave. Duration
1h 30m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$100 - $380
Jetstar
Website
jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney to Maroochydore
Ave. Duration
1h 35m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$65 - $410
Flights from Sydney to Brisbane
Ave. Duration
1h 29m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$75 - $400
Regional Express
Website
rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney to Brisbane
Ave. Duration
1h 30m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$90 - $360
Train operators
Translink
Phone
13 12 30
Website
translink.com.au
Train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
Ave. Duration
1h 11m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$8 - $11
Website
https://translink.com.au/
Train from Roma Street station, platform 9 to Landsborough station, platform 1
Ave. Duration
1h 24m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$8 - $12
Website
https://translink.com.au/
Train from Fortitude Valley station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
Ave. Duration
1h 18m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$8 - $12
Website
https://translink.com.au/
NSW TrainLink
Phone
131 500
Website
transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration
14h 12m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$95 - $140
Website
https://transportnsw.info/regional
Economy
$95 - $140
First Class
$130 - $200
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone
1800 872 467
Website
queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Brisbane Roma Street to Landsborough
Ave. Duration
1h 9m
Frequency
6 times a week
Estimated price
$15 - $25
Book at
https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
Website
https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Schedules at
https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
Economy-B-Quick fare
$18 - $25
Economy-A-Choice Fare
$15 - $22
Bus operators
Translink
Phone
13 12 30
Website
translink.com.au
Bus from Maroochydore station, platform 1 to Caloundra station
Ave. Duration
48 min
Frequency
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price
$3 - $5
Website
https://translink.com.au/
NSW TrainLink
Phone
131 500
Website
transportnsw.info
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Brisbane
Ave. Duration
14h 50m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$90 - $130
Website
https://transportnsw.info/regional
Premier Motor Service
Phone
13 34 10
Email
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website
premierms.com.au
Bus from Sydney to Brisbane
Ave. Duration
17h 35m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
$100 - $140
Website
https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Mooloolaba
Ave. Duration
1h 25m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$24 - $35
Website
https://premierms.com.au/
Greyhound Australia
Phone
1300 473946
Website
greyhound.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Mooloolaba
Ave. Duration
1h 30m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$23 - $50
Website
https://www.greyhound.com.au/
Schedules at
https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
Advantage
$23 - $40
Early Bird
$35 - $45
Premium
$30 - $50
Bus from Sydney to Brisbane
Ave. Duration
16h 30m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$140 - $460
Website
https://www.greyhound.com.au/
Schedules at
https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
Advantage
$140 - $250
Early Bird
$170 - $460
Premium
$220 - $310

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Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Caloundra is 1000 km. It takes approximately 10h 54m to drive from Sydney to Caloundra.

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Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar offer flights from Sydney Airport to Maroochydore Airport.

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There are 1187+ hotels available in Caloundra. Prices start at $120 AUD per night.

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The best way to get from Sydney to Sydney Airport is to train which takes 22 min and costs $18 - $22.

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