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

The cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Bundaberg is to bus which costs $230 - $350 and takes 25h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cooktown to Bundaberg is to fly which takes 8h 36m and costs $220 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Cooktown and Bundaberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Cooktown to Bundaberg. However, there are services departing from Cooktown and arriving at Bundaberg via Cairns Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 35m.

How far is it from Cooktown to Bundaberg?

The distance between Cooktown and Bundaberg is 1309 km. The road distance is 1652.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cooktown to Bundaberg without a car is to bus and train which takes 25h 4m and costs $130 - $5,000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Cooktown to Bundaberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cooktown to Bundaberg bus from?

Cooktown to Bundaberg bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Cooktown station.

Bus or fly from Cooktown to Bundaberg?

The best way to get from Cooktown to Bundaberg is to fly which takes 8h 36m and costs $220 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $350 and takes 25h 35m.

Where does the Cooktown to Bundaberg bus arrive?

Cooktown to Bundaberg bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Cairns station.

Can I drive from Cooktown to Bundaberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Cooktown to Bundaberg is 1652 km. It takes approximately 19h 16m to drive from Cooktown to Bundaberg.

Where can I stay near Bundaberg?

There are 203+ hotels available in Bundaberg.

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

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

Fly Cooktown Airport to Bundaberg
best
1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Bundaberg (BDB)CTN - BDB
8h 36m
$225–865
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to CairnsCooktown to Cairns / ...
2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to BundabergSpirit of Queensland
25h 4m
$139–5,003
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to CairnsCooktown to Cairns / ...
2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to BundabergPm19
25h 35m
$234–343
Drive 1,652.3 km
1. Drive from Cooktown to Bundaberg1,652.3 km
19h 16m
$326–470
Fly Cooktown Airport to Hervey Bay, bus
1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Hervey Bay (HVB)CTN - HVB
2. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Bundaberg
11h 44m
$374–1,040
Bus to Cairns, fly to Bundaberg
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Smithfield
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Bundaberg (BDB)CNS - BDB
13h 12m
$453–901
Bus to Cairns, fly to Hervey Bay, bus
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Smithfield
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hervey Bay (HVB)CNS - HVB
3. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Bundaberg
14h 39m
$492–1,076
Fly Cooktown Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, train
1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)CTN - MCY
2. Take the train from Nambour to Bundaberg
12h 15m
$208–1,666
Bus via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to CairnsCooktown to Cairns / ...
2. Take the bus from Cairns to BundabergBrisbane
26h 34m
$264–583

Cooktown to Bundaberg by bus and train

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25h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,309 km
Duration: 8h 36m

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

Hinterland Aviation, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Bundaberg (BDB) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cooktown to Bundaberg via Cairns Central Station in around 25h 35m.

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