What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Mooloolaba?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Mooloolaba is to fly and train which costs $160 - $650 and takes 7h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Mooloolaba?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Mooloolaba is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $240 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Mooloolaba?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cairns and arriving at Mooloolaba. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Mooloolaba?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Mooloolaba. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Nambour via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 39m.

How far is it from Cairns to Mooloolaba?

The distance between Cairns and Mooloolaba is 1509 km. The road distance is 1595.9 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Mooloolaba without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Mooloolaba without a car is to train which takes 24h 39m and costs $160 - $6,000.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Mooloolaba?

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Cairns to Mooloolaba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Mooloolaba bus from?

Cairns to Mooloolaba bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Cairns station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Mooloolaba train from?

Cairns to Mooloolaba train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Mooloolaba?

The best way to get from Cairns to Mooloolaba is to train which takes 24h 39m and costs $160 - $6,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $650 and takes 27h 3m, you could also fly, which costs $240 - $800 and takes 4h 46m.

Where does the Cairns to Mooloolaba bus arrive?

Cairns to Mooloolaba bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Mooloolaba station.

Where does the Cairns to Mooloolaba train arrive?

Cairns to Mooloolaba train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Nambour station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Mooloolaba?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Mooloolaba is 1596 km. It takes approximately 18h 57m to drive from Cairns to Mooloolaba.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cairns to Mooloolaba?

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Where can I stay near Mooloolaba?

There are 1853+ hotels available in Mooloolaba.

Cairns to Mooloolaba - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Cairns to Mooloolaba by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CNS - BNE
2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
7h 5m
$162–628
Fly to Gold Coast Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CNS - 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
9h 17m
$124–632
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Nambourtrain Spirit of Queensland
24h 39m
$165–5,784
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Mooloolababus Au050 / ...
27h 3m
$230–650
Drive 1,595.9 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Mooloolabacar 1,595.9 km
18h 57m
$331–478
Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane CNS - MCY
4h 46m
$242–802
Fly to Hervey Bay, bus
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane CNS - HVB
2. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Mooloolababus
9h 56m
$424–996

Cairns to Mooloolaba by train and bus

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24h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,509 km
Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Mooloolaba, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Nambour 4 times a week. Tickets cost $160–5,782 and the journey takes 23h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Cairns to Mooloolaba twice daily. Tickets cost $260–390 and the journey takes 27h 3m. Two other operators also service this route.

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