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 • 10 h 26 min
$106 - $144
Cheapest option
Bus • 12 h 5 min
$65 - $120
6 alternative options
Drive • 11 h 44 min
$70 - $110
Fly Bundaberg to Proserpine, bus • 8 h 6 min
$136 - $406
Fly Bundaberg to Mackay, train • 8 h 59 min
$137 - $417
Train to Rockhampton, fly to Mackay, train • 8 h 22 min
$246 - $734
Fly Bundaberg to Townsville, bus • 10 h 12 min
$214 - $332
Fly Bundaberg to Moranbah, drive • 10 h 29 min
$292 - $947
Questions & Answers
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bundaberg and arriving at Bowen. Services depart once daily. The journey takes approximately 12 h 5 min.
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 10 h 26 min and costs .
It takes approximately 10 h 26 min 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 10 h 26 min and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12 h 5 min.
There is no direct flight from Bundaberg Airport to Proserpine Airport. The quickest flight takes 5 h 40 min and has one stopover.
Bundaberg to Bowen bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Bowen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bundaberg to Bowen is 813 km. It takes approximately 11 h 44 min to drive from Bundaberg to Bowen.
Jetstar, Tigerair Australia, Virgin Australia and Qantas offer flights from Bundaberg Airport to Proserpine Airport.
- Distance: 428 miles
- Duration: 10 h 26 min
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 10 h 20 min. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Bundaberg to Bowen once daily. Tickets cost $80 - $110 and the journey takes 12 h 5 min. Greyhound Australia also services this route once daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Bundaberg to Proserpine via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 40 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100 - $350
Flights from Bundaberg to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 46 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 Rockhampton to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $600
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, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230 - $330
Flights from Bundaberg to Townsville via Brisbane, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 50 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230 - $330
Flights from Bundaberg to Moranbah via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 41 min
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $260 - $900
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Bundaberg to Proserpine via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 15 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180 - $550
Flights from Bundaberg to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 5 min
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180 - $550
Flights from Bundaberg to Townsville via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 55 min
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210 - $400
- Website
- tigerair.com.au
Flights from Bundaberg to Proserpine via Brisbane, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h 40 min
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $210 - $300
- Phone
- 1300 131 722
- reservations@qr.com.au
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Bundaberg to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 10 h 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90 - $130
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Mackay to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 15 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26 - $40
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Bundaberg to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 5 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Bundaberg to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 12 h 5 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80 - $110
- Schedules at
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Townsville to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22 - $30
- Schedules at
- premierms.com.au
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
- 12 h 35 min
- 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
- 1 h 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8 - $22
- Book at
- Greyhound.com.au
- Saver
- $8 - $13
- Flexifare
- $16 - $22
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There are 23+ 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 5 min and costs .