What is the cheapest way to get from Cooma to Bowral?

The cheapest way to get from Cooma to Bowral is to bus which costs $29 - $45 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Cooma to Bowral?

The fastest way to get from Cooma to Bowral is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Cooma and Bowral?

No, there is no direct bus from Cooma to Bowral station. However, there are services departing from Centennial Park, Bombala St and arriving at Bowral Station, Coach Stop via Canberra Station, Coach Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Cooma to Bowral?

The distance between Cooma and Bowral is 303 km. The road distance is 281.2 km.

How do I travel from Cooma to Bowral without a car?

The best way to get from Cooma to Bowral without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 46m and costs $30 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Cooma to Bowral?

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Cooma to Bowral, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cooma to Bowral bus from?

Cooma to Bowral bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Centennial Park, Bombala St station.

Where does the Cooma to Bowral bus arrive?

Cooma to Bowral bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Canberra Station, Coach Stop.

Can I drive from Cooma to Bowral?

Yes, the driving distance between Cooma to Bowral is 281 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Cooma to Bowral.

Where can I stay near Bowral?

There are 302+ hotels available in Bowral.

Cooma to Bowral - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cooma to Bowral by 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Centennial Park, Bombala St to Canberra Station, Coach Stop772 / ...
2. Take the train from Canberra Station to Bowral Station632 / ...
4h 46m
$33–57
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Centennial Park, Bombala St to Canberra Station, Coach Stop772 / ...
2. Take the bus from Canberra Station, Coach Stop to Bowral Station, Coach Stop7206 / ...
5h
$29–42
Drive 281.2 km
1. Drive from Cooma to Bowral281.2 km
3h 10m
$54–77
Bus via Leighton Gardens, Argyle St
1. Take the bus from Centennial Park/Bombala St to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne AveCoach
2. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Leighton Gardens, Argyle St855
5h 22m
$36–73

Cooma to Bowral by bus and train

20Weekly Services

4h 46mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 303 km
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Cooma, NSW, Australia and Bowral, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Centennial Park, Bombala St to Bowral Station, Coach Stop via Canberra Station, Coach Stop in around 5h.

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