What is the cheapest way to get from Bowen to Caloundra?

The cheapest way to get from Bowen to Caloundra is to bus which costs $150 - $220 and takes 19h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bowen to Caloundra?

The fastest way to get from Bowen to Caloundra is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 4m and costs $170 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Bowen and Caloundra?

No, there is no direct bus from Bowen to Caloundra station. However, there are services departing from Bowen and arriving at Caloundra station via Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 57m.

How far is it from Bowen to Caloundra?

The distance between Bowen and Caloundra is 1119 km. The road distance is 1064.9 km.

How do I travel from Bowen to Caloundra without a car?

The best way to get from Bowen to Caloundra without a car is to train which takes 16h 26m and costs $70 - $4,100.

How long does it take to get from Bowen to Caloundra?

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Bowen to Caloundra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bowen to Caloundra bus from?

Bowen to Caloundra bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Bowen station.

Train or bus from Bowen to Caloundra?

The best way to get from Bowen to Caloundra is to train which takes 16h 26m and costs $70 - $4,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $220 and takes 19h 57m.

Where does the Bowen to Caloundra bus arrive?

Bowen to Caloundra bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Mooloolaba station.

Can I drive from Bowen to Caloundra?

Yes, the driving distance between Bowen to Caloundra is 1065 km. It takes approximately 12h 31m to drive from Bowen to Caloundra.

Where can I stay near Caloundra?

There are 1418+ hotels available in Caloundra.

Bowen to Caloundra - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Bowen to Caloundra by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Proserpinebus
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane PPP - BNE
3. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
7h 4m
$179–666
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bowen to Nambourtrain Spirit of Queensland
16h 26m
$70–4,082
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Mooloolababus Pm19
19h 57m
$152–211
Drive 1,064.9 km
1. Drive from Bowen to Caloundracar 1,064.9 km
12h 31m
$191–276
Bus to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Proserpinebus
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane PPP - MCY
11h 3m
$382–742
Bus to Great Barrier Reef Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Airlie Beachbus
2. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane HTI - BNE
3. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
8h 54m
$288–791
Bus to Mackay, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Mackaybus
2. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MKY - BNE
3. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
9h 50m
$163–373
Bus via Bowen (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Mooloolababus Brisbane
21h 7m
$187–439

Bowen to Caloundra by bus

7Weekly Buses

19h 57mAverage Duration

$152Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,119 km
Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Bowen, QLD, Australia and Caloundra, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Bowen to Nambour 4 times a week. Tickets cost $50–3,810 and the journey takes 14h 46m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Bowen to Mooloolaba once daily. Tickets cost $150–210 and the journey takes 19h 15m.

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