There are 8 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 • 10h 26m
$106 - $144
Cheapest option
Bus • 12h 5m
$65 - $120
6 alternative options
Drive • 11h 44m
$70 - $110
Fly Bundaberg to Proserpine, bus • 8h 16m
$136 - $406
Fly Bundaberg to Mackay, bus • 9h 12m
$244 - $759
Train to Rockhampton, fly to Mackay, bus • 9h 9m
$233 - $726
Fly Bundaberg to Townsville, bus • 10h 7m
$214 - $332
Fly Bundaberg to Moranbah, drive • 10h 14m
$292 - $947
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bundaberg to Bowen is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 11h 44m.
The quickest way to get from Bundaberg to Bowen is to fly and bus which costs $190 - $600 and takes 8h 16m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bundaberg and arriving at Bowen. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 5m.
The distance between Bundaberg and Bowen is 685 km. The road distance is 813.3 km.
The best way to get from Bundaberg to Bowen without a car is to train which takes 10h 26m and costs $140 - $210.
It takes approximately 10h 26m to get from Bundaberg to Bowen, including transfers.
Bundaberg to Bowen bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Bundaberg station.
The best way to get from Bundaberg to Bowen is to train which takes 10h 26m and costs $140 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $170 and takes 12h 5m.
There is no direct flight from Bundaberg Airport to Proserpine Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 20m and has one stopover.
Bundaberg to Bowen bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Bowen station.
- Distance: 428 miles
- Duration: 10h 26m
What companies run services between Bundaberg, QLD, Australia and Bowen, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Bundaberg to Bowen once daily. Tickets cost $90 - $130 and the journey takes 10h 20m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Bundaberg to Bowen once daily. Tickets cost $80 - $110 and the journey takes 12h 5m. Greyhound Australia also services this route once daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Bundaberg to Proserpine via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $350
Flights from Bundaberg to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210 - $700
Flights from Bundaberg to Mackay via Brisbane, Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210 - $700
Flights from Bundaberg to Mackay via Brisbane, Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240 - $750
Flights from Rockhampton to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $600
Flights from Bundaberg to Townsville via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230 - $330
Flights from Bundaberg to Townsville via Brisbane, Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $230 - $330
Flights from Bundaberg to Townsville via Brisbane, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230 - $330
Flights from Bundaberg to Moranbah via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $260 - $900
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Bundaberg to Proserpine via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $550
- Phone
- 1300 131 722
- reservations@qr.com.au
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Bundaberg to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90 - $130
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Bundaberg to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Phone
- +61 2 4423 5233
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Bundaberg to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80 - $110
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Townsville to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22 - $30
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Greyhound Australia is the country’s only long distance bus operator running services in all states and territories. Greyhound Australia has been operating for 110 years and is the leading bus company in Australia. The extensive network now covers most of the Australian mainland and services more than 5 million passengers every year. Buses are equipped for the long journeys, with free WiFi, air-conditioning, full disability access, USB chargers in every seat and an on-board restroom.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Bundaberg to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65 - $120
- Book at
- Greyhound.com.au
- Saver
- $65 - $100
- Flexifare
- $85 - $120
Bus from Proserpine to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8 - $22
- Book at
- Greyhound.com.au
- Saver
- $8 - $13
- Flexifare
- $16 - $22
Bus from Mackay to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18 - $40
- Book at
- Greyhound.com.au
- Saver
- $18 - $27
- Flexifare
- $27 - $40
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Bundaberg to Bowen is 813 km. It takes approximately 11h 44m to drive from Bundaberg to Bowen.
Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Qantas offer flights from Bundaberg Airport to Proserpine Airport.
There are 24+ hotels available in Bowen. Prices start at $71 USD per night.
The best way to get from Bundaberg to Bundaberg Airport is to line 4 bus which takes 5m and costs $2 - $3.