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

The cheapest way to get from Bundaberg to Cooktown is to bus via Cairns which costs $230 - $390 and takes 27h 37m.

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 8h 32m 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 1652.2 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 train and bus which takes 26h 2m and costs $210 - $5,000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 32m 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 8h 32m 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 17m to drive from Bundaberg to Cooktown.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 12+ hotels available in Cooktown.

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

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

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)plane BDB - CTN
8h 32m
$481–1,366
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bundaberg to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus Cairns
26h 2m
$210–5,007
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bundaberg to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus Cairns
26h 10m
$238–343
Drive 1,652.2 km
1. Drive from Bundaberg to Cooktowncar 1,652.2 km
19h 17m
$295–426
Fly Bundaberg to Cairns, bus
1. Fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Cairns (CNS)plane BDB - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
12h 34m
$441–811
Bus to Hervey Bay, fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Take the bus from Bundaberg to Hervey Baybus
2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane HVB - CTN
10h 57m
$277–917
Bus to Hervey Bay, fly to Cairns, bus
1. Take the bus from Bundaberg to Hervey Baybus
2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Cairns (CNS)plane HVB - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
14h 28m
$397–762
Train to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Take the train from Bundaberg to Nambourtrain
2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane MCY - CTN
15h 58m
$228–1,551
Bus via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Bundaberg to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus Cairns
27h 37m
$235–390

Bundaberg to Cooktown by train and bus

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26h 2mAverage Duration

$210Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,308.5 km
Duration: 8h 32m

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

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

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