What is the cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Bowen?

The cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Bowen is to bus which costs $150 - $220 and takes 21h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Caloundra to Bowen?

The fastest way to get from Caloundra to Bowen is to train and fly which takes 6h 56m and costs $180 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Caloundra and Bowen?

No, there is no direct bus from Caloundra station to Bowen. However, there are services departing from Caloundra station and arriving at Bowen via Mooloolaba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 21m.

How far is it from Caloundra to Bowen?

The distance between Caloundra and Bowen is 1079 km. The road distance is 1065.9 km.

How do I travel from Caloundra to Bowen without a car?

The best way to get from Caloundra to Bowen without a car is to train which takes 16h 45m and costs $65 - $4,100.

How long does it take to get from Caloundra to Bowen?

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Caloundra to Bowen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caloundra to Bowen bus from?

Caloundra to Bowen bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Mooloolaba station.

Train or bus from Caloundra to Bowen?

The best way to get from Caloundra to Bowen is to train which takes 16h 45m and costs $65 - $4,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $220 and takes 21h 21m.

Where does the Caloundra to Bowen bus arrive?

Caloundra to Bowen bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Bowen station.

Can I drive from Caloundra to Bowen?

Yes, the driving distance between Caloundra to Bowen is 1066 km. It takes approximately 12h 32m to drive from Caloundra to Bowen.

Where can I stay near Bowen?

There are 27+ hotels available in Bowen.

Caloundra to Bowen - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Caloundra to Bowen by train, plane, bus, car, 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.

Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane BNE - PPP
3. Take the train from Proserpine to Bowentrain
6h 56m
$180–878
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Nambour to Bowentrain Spirit of Queensland
16h 45m
$70–4,083
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Bowenbus Pm16
21h 21m
$151–211
Drive 1,065.9 km
1. Drive from Caloundra to Bowencar 1,065.9 km
12h 32m
$192–277
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane BNE - TSV
3. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Bowencar
7h 56m
$174–451
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane BNE - HTI
3. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Bowenbus
9h 56m
$285–786
Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane MCY - PPP
2. Take the train from Proserpine to Bowentrain
11h 37m
$383–954
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Mackay, train
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)plane BNE - MKY
3. Take the train from Mackay to Bowentrain
9h 33m
$161–1,037
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Moranbah Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane BNE - MOV
3. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Bowencar
9h 21m
$399–616
Bus via Bowen (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Bowenbus Cairns
21h 51m
$171–421

Caloundra to Bowen by bus

7Weekly Buses

21h 21mAverage Duration

$151Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,079.1 km
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Caloundra, QLD, Australia and Bowen, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Nambour to Bowen 4 times a week. Tickets cost $50–3,810 and the journey takes 14h 22m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Mooloolaba to Bowen once daily. Tickets cost $150–210 and the journey takes 19h 45m.

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