What is the cheapest way to get from Bundaberg to Cooktown?

The cheapest way to get from Bundaberg to Cooktown is to bus which costs $230 - $350 and takes 26h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bundaberg to Cooktown?

The fastest way to get from Bundaberg to Cooktown is to fly which takes 9h 4m and costs $480 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Bundaberg and Cooktown?

No, there is no direct bus from Bundaberg to Cooktown. However, there are services departing from Bundaberg and arriving at Cooktown via Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 10m.

How far is it from Bundaberg to Cooktown?

The distance between Bundaberg and Cooktown is 1308 km. The road distance is 1652.1 km.

How do I travel from Bundaberg to Cooktown without a car?

The best way to get from Bundaberg to Cooktown without a car is to bus which takes 26h 10m and costs $230 - $350.

How long does it take to get from Bundaberg to Cooktown?

It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Bundaberg to Cooktown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bundaberg to Cooktown bus from?

Bundaberg to Cooktown bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Bundaberg station.

Bus or fly from Bundaberg to Cooktown?

The best way to get from Bundaberg to Cooktown is to fly which takes 9h 4m and costs $480 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $350 and takes 26h 10m.

Where does the Bundaberg to Cooktown bus arrive?

Bundaberg to Cooktown bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Bundaberg to Cooktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Bundaberg to Cooktown is 1652 km. It takes approximately 19h 15m to drive from Bundaberg to Cooktown.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 27+ hotels available in Cooktown.

Bundaberg to Cooktown - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 9 ways to get from Bundaberg to Cooktown by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, 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.

Fly Bundaberg to Cooktown Airport
best
1. Fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)BDB - CTN
9h 4m
$480–1,366
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bundaberg to Cairns Central StationSpirit of Queensland
2. Take the bus from Cairns to CooktownCairns
26h 15m
$139–5,007
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bundaberg to Cairns Central StationPm16
2. Take the bus from Cairns to CooktownCairns
26h 10m
$238–343
Drive 1,652.1 km
1. Drive from Bundaberg to Cooktown1,652.1 km
19h 15m
$323–467
Fly Bundaberg to Cairns, bus
1. Fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Cairns (CNS)BDB - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
12h 41m
$450–910
Train, taxi to Hervey Bay, fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Take the train from Bundaberg to Howard
2. Take the taxi from Howard to Hervey Bay (HVB)
3. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)HVB - CTN
10h 8m
$653–1,913
Train, taxi to Hervey Bay, fly to Cairns, bus
1. Take the train from Bundaberg to Howard
2. Take the taxi from Howard to Hervey Bay (HVB)
3. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Cairns (CNS)HVB - CNS
4. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
13h 35m
$543–1,358
Train to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Take the train from Bundaberg to Nambour
2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)MCY - CTN
14h 27m
$234–1,751
Bus via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Bundaberg to CairnsCairns
2. Take the bus from Cairns to CooktownCairns
26h 44m
$269–580

Bundaberg to Cooktown by bus

6Weekly Buses

26h 10mAverage Duration

$238Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,308 km
Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Bundaberg, QLD, Australia and Cooktown, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Hinterland Aviation fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bundaberg to Cooktown via Cairns in around 26h 10m.

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