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

The cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Bundaberg is to bus via Cairns which costs $230 - $400 and takes 27h 21m.

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 52m and costs $310 - $850.

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 $210 - $5,000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 52m 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 52m and costs $310 - $850. 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 18m to drive from Cooktown to Bundaberg.

Where can I stay near Bundaberg?

There are 150+ hotels available in Bundaberg.

Cooktown to Bundaberg - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cooktown to Bundaberg by plane, bus, train, 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 Cooktown Airport to Bundaberg
best
1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane CTN - BDB
8h 52m
$315–816
Fly Cooktown Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane CTN - MCY
2. Take the train from Nambour to Bundabergtrain
11h 46m
$201–1,456
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus Cooktown to Cairns / ...
2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Bundabergtrain Spirit of Queensland
25h 4m
$214–5,003
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus Cooktown to Cairns / ...
2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Bundabergbus Pm19
25h 35m
$234–343
Drive 1,652.3 km
1. Drive from Cooktown to Bundabergcar 1,652.3 km
19h 18m
$295–425
Bus to Cairns, fly to Bundaberg
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane CNS - BDB
12h 9m
$445–805
Fly Cooktown Airport to Hervey Bay, bus
1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane CTN - HVB
2. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Bundabergbus
11h 27m
$341–866
Bus to Cairns, fly to Hervey Bay, bus
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane CNS - HVB
3. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Bundabergbus
13h 49m
$401–755
Bus to Cairns, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CNS - BNE
3. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Caboolture station, platform 3train
4. Take the train from Caboolture to Bundabergtrain
15h 1m
$232–1,638
Bus via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus Cooktown to Cairns / ...
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Bundabergbus Au050 / ...
27h 21m
$234–393

Cooktown to Bundaberg by bus and train

4Weekly Services

25h 4mAverage Duration

$214Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cooktown to Bundaberg.

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Distance: 1,308.9 km
Duration: 8h 52m

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

Hinterland Aviation, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Bundaberg (BDB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cooktown to Bundaberg via Cairns Central Station in around 25h 35m.

Airlines

Website: qantas.com

Flights from Cooktown Airport to Bundaberg via Cairns, Brisbane Airport

Ave. Duration: 8h 45m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $260–1,300

Flights from Cooktown Airport to Bundaberg via Cairns, Townsville, Brisbane Airport

Ave. Duration: 9h 25m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $440–1,300

Flights from Cairns to Bundaberg via Brisbane Airport

Ave. Duration: 5h 1m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $350–850

Flights from Cairns to Bundaberg via Townsville, Brisbane Airport

Ave. Duration: 8h 7m
When: Monday to Friday
Estimated price: $350–850

Flights from Cairns to Bundaberg via Sydney, Brisbane Airport

Ave. Duration: 8h 40m
When: Wednesday
Estimated price: $390–600

Flights from Cooktown Airport to Hervey Bay via Cairns, Brisbane Airport

Ave. Duration: 8h 37m
When: Monday to Friday
Estimated price: $250–1,300

Flights from Cooktown Airport to Hervey Bay via Cairns, Townsville, Brisbane Airport

Ave. Duration: 9h
When: Thursday and Friday
Estimated price: $430–1,300

Flights from Cairns to Hervey Bay via Brisbane Airport

Ave. Duration: 4h 18m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $290–550

Flights from Cairns to Hervey Bay via Sydney

Ave. Duration: 7h
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $280–600

Flights from Cairns to Hervey Bay via Melbourne

Ave. Duration: 8h
When: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $280–600

Flights from Cairns to Hervey Bay via Townsville, Brisbane Airport

Ave. Duration: 7h 1m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $290–550

Flights from Cooktown Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Cairns

Ave. Duration: 6h
When: Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price: $110–490

Flights from Cooktown Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Cairns, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 9h 22m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $170–1,300

Flights from Cairns to Brisbane Airport

Ave. Duration: 2h 13m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $100–700

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