There are 6 ways to get from Geelong to Bowral by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Avalon Airport, train
best- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane AVV - SYD
- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Stationtrain
4h 3m$174–656Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Geelong
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Leighton Gardens, Argyle Stbus 6206 / ...
12h 59m$55–102Train
- Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Moss Vale Stationtrain 622 / ...
11h 40m$67–256Train, bus
- Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Goulburnbus
- Take the train from Goulburn Station to Bowral Stationtrain 632 / ...
12h 26m$109–135Drive 811.2 km
- Drive from Geelong to Bowralcar 811.2 km
8h 36m$154–222Shuttle to Melbourne Airport, fly, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Geelong station to Melbourne Airport
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Stationtrain
5h 43m$174–497
Geelong to Bowral by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geelong to Bowral is to bus which costs $55 - $110 and takes 12h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Geelong to Bowral is to fly and train which takes 4h 3m and costs $170 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Geelong station to Bowral. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station/Railway Tce and arriving at Lions Park, Moss Vale Rd via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St and Leighton Gardens, Argyle St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Geelong station to Bowral station. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station and arriving at Bowral Station via Southern Cross and Moss Vale Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.
The distance between Geelong and Bowral is 896 km. The road distance is 811.2 km.
The best way to get from Geelong to Bowral without a car is to train which takes 11h 40m and costs $65 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Geelong to Bowral, including transfers.
Geelong to Bowral bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Geelong Station/Railway Tce.
Geelong to Bowral train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Geelong Station.
The best way to get from Geelong to Bowral is to train which takes 11h 40m and costs $65 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 12h 59m.
What companies run services between Geelong, VIC, Australia and Bowral, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Geelong Station to Bowral Station via Southern Cross and Moss Vale Station in around 11h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Lions Park, Moss Vale Rd via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St and Leighton Gardens, Argyle St in around 12h 59m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Avalon Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–500
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–480
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Avalon Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Goulburn Station to Bowral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $17–25
- First Class
- $23–35
Train from Goulburn Station to Bowral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–27
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $18–27
- First Class
- $24–40
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Southern Cross to Moss Vale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 11m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–230
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $65–90
- First
- $95–130
- Sleeper
- $200–230
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Goulburn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- +61 3 5222 4966
- enquiries@gull.com.au
- Website
- gull.com.au
Shuttle from Geelong station to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $39
- Schedules at
- gull.com.au
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.relations@vline.com.au
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Leighton Gardens, Argyle St
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Best ways to travel around Australia
Read the travel guide
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Geelong to Bowral bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Geelong to Bowral train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geelong to Bowral is 811 km. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from Geelong to Bowral.
There are 306+ hotels available in Bowral.

























