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There are 9 ways to get from Canberra to Caloundra by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Canberra International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane CBR - MCY
    6h 34m
    $255–657

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    21h 46m
    $113–598

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolababus bus
    20h 26m
    $200–423

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    20h 50m
    $130–623

  5. Drive  1,254.5 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Caloundracar car 1,254.5 km
    13h 25m
    $260–376

  6. Fly Canberra International Airport to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane CBR - BNE
    2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    5h 46m
    $194–583

  7. Fly Canberra International Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane CBR - 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
    7h 43m
    $167–496

  8. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane SYD - MCY
    7h 16m
    $144–472

  9. Bus, train via Wollongong

    1. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus bus 855
    2. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain train Sco
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    27h 26m
    $186–586

Canberra to Caloundra by train and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration21h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,077.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Caloundra, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Caloundra station via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club in around 20h 26m.

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