Brisbane Airport to Sunshine Coast: Shared Shuttle Service

Skip the rental car line: hourly shuttles run straight from Brisbane Airport to your Sunshine Coast hotel

You check in at the airport terminal, board a shared minivan, and get dropped at your Sunshine Coast accommodation without arranging a rental, waiting for a bus, or navigating unfamiliar roads. Departures run hourly from early morning to late evening, so you're rarely waiting more than an hour after landing.

Step-by-step itinerary

Transfer from Brisbane Airport to Sunshine Coast

• Arrive at Brisbane Airport
• Report to check-in counter
• Board Con-X-ion shuttle
• Relax in air-conditioned minivan
• Travel to Sunshine Coast accommodation
• Arrive at hotel or private residence

The experience

So you land at Brisbane and the last thing you want is to figure out a rental car, navigate unfamiliar roads, or wait around for a bus that drops you nowhere near where you're staying. The Con-X-ion shuttle picks you up right after you clear arrivals, and you're in an air-conditioned minivan heading north to the Sunshine Coast. Check-in counters are at both terminals (domestic and international), so you just walk up, give your name, and wait for the next departure. They run hourly from 6am to 10pm from the international side, and from 5:30am to 10:45pm from domestic, so there's usually one within the hour.

The drive itself takes you straight to your hotel or private residence without stopping at bus stations or transfer hubs. You're not sharing a coach with forty people. It's a minivan, so the ride feels less like a shuttle and more like someone's just driving you there. The vehicles are new enough that the air conditioning actually works, which matters when you're jet-lagged and carrying luggage. Traffic into the Sunshine Coast varies depending on when you arrive (early morning is quick, mid-afternoon can be slower), but the driver knows the route and you're not the one thinking about it.

The rates are competitive compared to taxis or ride-shares for that distance, and you pay a fixed price upfront, so there's no negotiation at the curb or surprise surge pricing. If you're traveling with kids, infants can stay in a pram or stroller until you board, then sit on a lap during the ride. Families moving between terminals or arriving with a lot of luggage find this simpler than renting a car for a one-way trip to the coast.

What’s included

Your transfer includes hotel or residence drop-off, transport in an air-conditioned minivan, and a one-way shared shuttle from Brisbane Airport to your Sunshine Coast accommodation. Check-in happens at the airport terminal, and departures align with flight arrival times throughout the day and evening.

Options for this experience

4 options

BNE Airport to SC North hotelsNo fixed timeOne-way from BNE Airport to SC North: Sunshine Coast, covering Peregian Beach, Peregian Springs, Marcus Beach, Castaways, Noosa, Sunrise Beach, Sunshine Beach and Tewantin; pickup is included

BNE Airport to SC South hotelsNo fixed timeOne-way from BNE Airport to SC South: Brisbane Airport and the Sunshine Coast coastal areas as far as Coolum Beach; includes pickup

BNE Airport to SC South returnNo fixed timeBNESCSouthReturn: Round trip between Brisbane Airport and the Sunshine Coast coastal areas as far as Coolum Beach; pickup is included

BNE Airport to SC North returnNo fixed timeBNESCNorthReturn: Round trip to SC North covering Peregian Beach, Peregian Springs, Marcus Beach, Castaways, Noosa, Sunrise and Sunshine Beach, and Tewantin; includes pickup

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Child (1 to 13 years) · Infant (under 1): free

GroupUp to 10

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Con-X-ion Airport Transfers

Is this one for you?Worth booking if you're arriving at Brisbane without a rental car and want to reach the Sunshine Coast without arranging transport yourself: the fixed hourly schedule and door-to-door drop-off mean you skip the car rental queue and the guesswork of timing a bus connection.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 13 years); Infant (under 1): free.

How often do shuttles depart from Brisbane Airport?

Hourly from 6am to 10pm from the international terminal, and from 5:30am to 10:45pm from the domestic terminal.

Do I need to book in advance?

Check-in counters are at both terminals, so you can book on arrival, though advance booking is recommended during peak travel times.

Will the shuttle stop at other hotels before mine?

Yes, it's a shared service, so the minivan may drop other passengers at their hotels along the Sunshine Coast before reaching yours.

What if I'm traveling with a baby?

Infants can travel in a pram or stroller until boarding, then sit on an adult's lap during the transfer.

How long is the drive to the Sunshine Coast?

Journey time varies depending on traffic and time of day, but the driver will take you directly to your accommodation.

Is luggage included?

Yes, luggage is included in the transfer. The minivan has space for standard baggage.