There are 7 ways to get from Bundaberg to Bowen by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 10 h 26 min
$114 - $154
Cheapest option
Bus • 12 h 35 min
$80 - $140
5 alternative options
Drive • 11 h 44 min
$70 - $110
Fly to Proserpine, bus • 9 h 56 min
$139 - $411
Fly to Mackay, train • 9 h 9 min
$141 - $418
Fly to Moranbah, drive • 10 h 29 min
$292 - $947
Fly to Townsville, bus • 10 h 32 min
$210 - $352
What companies run services between Bundaberg, QLD, Australia and Bowen, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Bundaberg to Bowen 5 times a week. Tickets cost $100 - $140 and the journey takes 10 h 20 min. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Bundaberg to Bowen once daily. Tickets cost $80 - $140 and the journey takes 12 h 35 min.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Bundaberg to Proserpine via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $350
Flights from Bundaberg to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 5 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180 - $650
Flights from Bundaberg to Mackay via Brisbane, Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 20 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210 - $700
Flights from Bundaberg to Mackay via Brisbane, Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 8 h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240 - $750
Flights from Bundaberg to Moranbah via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 41 min
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $260 - $900
Flights from Bundaberg to Townsville via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 25 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230 - $330
Flights from Bundaberg to Townsville via Brisbane, Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 50 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230 - $330
Flights from Bundaberg to Townsville via Brisbane, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 50 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230 - $330
Flights from Bundaberg to Townsville via Brisbane, Mount Isa
- Ave. Duration
- 8 h 40 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230 - $330
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Bundaberg to Proserpine via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 20 min
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180 - $550
Flights from Bundaberg to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 20 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180 - $550
Flights from Bundaberg to Townsville via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 5 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210 - $400
- Phone
- 1300 131 722
- reservations@qr.com.au
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Bundaberg to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 10 h 20 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100 - $140
- Schedules at
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Mackay to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 15 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28 - $40
- Schedules at
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Bundaberg to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 12 h 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80 - $140
- Schedules at
- Greyhound.com.au
- Book at
- Greyhound.com.au
- Saver
- $80 - $120
- Flexifare
- $95 - $140
Bus from Proserpine to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9 - $24
- Schedules at
- Greyhound.com.au
- Book at
- Greyhound.com.au
- Saver
- $9 - $14
- Flexifare
- $17 - $24
Bus from Townsville to Delta
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 30 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17 - $40
- Schedules at
- Greyhound.com.au
- Book at
- Greyhound.com.au
- Saver
- $17 - $25
- Flexifare
- $26 - $40
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Bundaberg to Bowen?
The distance between Bundaberg and Bowen is 685 km. The road distance is 813 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bundaberg to Bowen?
The cheapest way to get from Bundaberg to Bowen is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 11 h 44 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Bundaberg to Bowen?
The quickest way to get from Bundaberg to Bowen is to fly and train which takes 9 h 9 min and costs $180 - $550.
Is there a direct bus between Bundaberg and Bowen?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bundaberg and arriving at Bowen. Services depart once daily. The journey takes approximately 12 h 35 min.
How long does it take to get from Bundaberg to Bowen?
It takes approximately 10 h 26 min to get from Bundaberg to Bowen, including transfers.