Brisbane to Coolum

Brisbane to Coolum

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Transportation from Brisbane to Coolum

Facts about the transport from Brisbane to Coolum

Cheapest Transport$20
Fastest Transport1h 20m
Earliest Departure5:30 AM
Latest Departure6:15 PM
Departures per day8
Distance118 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Redy2Go, Virgin Australia Airlines

How to get from Brisbane to Coolum

Travelling between Brisbane and Coolum is possible by Flight, bus and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 493.82 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 19.31.

How long does it take to get from Brisbane to Coolum?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 23 hours to travel between Brisbane and Coolum depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Brisbane and Coolum. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 1h 20m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 22h 45m to reach Coolum.

How much does it cost to get from Brisbane to Coolum?

Travelling between Brisbane and Coolum can be as cheap as USD 19.31 if you opt for a Greyhound Australia bus and as expensive as USD 493.82 if you buy a Qantas Airways flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Brisbane and Coolum ?

  • 3 from Brisbane to Sunshine Coast starting from 05:30 Brisbane Airport until 18:15 Brisbane Airport
  • 5 from Brisbane to Sunshine Coast starting from 00:00 Brisbane Airport until 00:00 Brisbane Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Brisbane to Coolum.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Brisbane to Sunshine Coast, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 84.06.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Brisbane and Sunshine Coast

Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Brisbane to Sunshine Coast overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Brisbane and Sunshine Coast

Greyhound Australia

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Brisbane and Sunshine Coast

Redy2Go

What is the most popular transport to get from Brisbane to Coolum?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus