There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Caloundra by plane, bus, train or car
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Recommended option
Fly to Maroochydore, line 600 bus • 5h 17m
5 alternative options
Fly to Brisbane, train • 6h 38m
Train • 17h 41m
Bus • 20h 42m
Bus, train • 22h 9m
Drive • 10h 54m
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Caloundra is to bus and train which costs $95 - $140 and takes 22h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Caloundra is to fly and line 600 bus which takes 5h 17m and costs $75 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney to Caloundra station. However, there are services departing from Sydney and arriving at Caloundra station via King George Square, 1E, Brisbane and Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 42m.
The distance between Sydney and Caloundra is 806 km. The road distance is 1000.1 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Caloundra without a car is to train which takes 17h 41m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Sydney to Caloundra, including transfers.
Sydney to Caloundra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Sydney station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Caloundra is to train which takes 17h 41m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $310 and takes 20h 42m.
The quickest flight from Sydney Airport to Maroochydore Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 35m.
Sydney to Caloundra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Mooloolaba station.

- Distance: 806.4 km
- Duration: 5h 17m
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Caloundra, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Sydney to Caloundra via Roma Street station, platform 7, Central station, platform 6, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station in around 17h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sydney to Caloundra via Brisbane, King George Square, 1E, Roma Street busway, platform 1, Brisbane, and Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club in around 20h 42m.

- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney to Maroochydore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $390
Flights from Sydney to Maroochydore via Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180 - $550
Flights from Sydney to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $360

- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney to Maroochydore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90 - $460
Flights from Sydney to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $310

- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney to Maroochydore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $330
Flights from Sydney to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $300

- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $370

- 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
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7 - $11
- Website
- TRANSLink QLD
Train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8 - $12
- Website
- TRANSLink QLD
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8 - $11
- Website
- TRANSLink QLD

- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95 - $140
- Website
- NSW TrainLink Train
- Economy
- $95 - $140
- First Class
- $130 - $200

- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Bus from Maroochydore station, platform 1 to Caloundra station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3 - $5
- Website
- TRANSLink QLD

Greyhound Australia is the country’s only long-distance bus operator running services in all states and territories. Greyhound Australia has been operating for 110 years and is the leading bus company in Australia. The extensive network now covers most of the Australian mainland, although service is limited in Western Australia with just a single route to Broome. Buses are equipped for long journeys, with free WiFi, air-conditioning, full disability access, USB chargers, reclining seats and an onboard bathroom.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Sydney to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140 - $270
- Book at
- Greyhound.com.au
- Early Bird
- $140 - $210
- Advantage
- $170 - $250
- Premium
- $180 - $270
Bus from Brisbane to Mooloolaba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18 - $35
- Book at
- Greyhound.com.au
- Early Bird
- $18 - $27
- Advantage
- $19 - $28
- Premium
- $21 - $35

- Phone
- +61244235233 (call 13 34 10 within Australia)
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Mooloolaba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23 - $35
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Sydney to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85 - $120
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Caloundra is 1000 km. It takes approximately 10h 54m to drive from Sydney to Caloundra.
Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas offer flights from Sydney Airport to Maroochydore Airport.
There are 294+ hotels available in Caloundra. Prices start at $150 AUD per night.
The best way to get from Sydney to Sydney Airport is to train which takes 22 min and costs $18 - $21.