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

The cheapest way to get from Launceston to Bowen is to fly and drive which costs $240 - $900 and takes 8h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Launceston to Bowen is to fly and train which takes 7h 46m and costs $340 - $1,500.

How far is it from Launceston to Bowen?

The distance between Launceston and Bowen is 2440 km.

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Launceston to Bowen, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Launceston and Bowen?

Bowen is 1h behind Launceston. It is currently 8:23 PM in Launceston and 7:23 PM in Bowen.

Where can I stay near Bowen?

There are 28+ hotels available in Bowen.

Launceston to Bowen - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Launceston to Bowen by plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Launceston to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Launceston (LST) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane LST - PPP
2. Take the train from Proserpine to Bowentrain
7h 46m
$345–1,442
Fly Launceston to Townsville Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Launceston (LST) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane LST - TSV
2. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Bowencar
8h 1m
$249–900
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Launceston to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminalcar
2. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelongcarferry
3. Drive from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Bowencar
41h 15m
$522–984
Fly Launceston to Mackay, train
1. Fly from Launceston (LST) to Mackay (MKY)plane LST - MKY
2. Take the train from Mackay to Bowentrain
10h
$316–1,481
Fly Launceston to Moranbah Airport, drive
1. Fly from Launceston (LST) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane LST - MOV
2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Bowencar
10h 46m
$379–1,335
Bus to Devonport Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Launceston Regional Transit Centre, Stop L2 to Devonport Interchange, Rooke St, Stop Abus
2. Fly from Devonport Airport (DPO) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane DPO - PPP
3. Take the train from Proserpine to Bowentrain
11h 48m
$376–1,532

Launceston (LST) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) flights

10Weekly Planes

6h 17mAverage Duration

$250Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Launceston to Bowen.

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Distance: 2,439.9 km
Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Launceston, TAS, Australia and Bowen, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Launceston to Bowen. However, you can take the taxi to Launceston (LST) airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP), take the taxi to Proserpine, take the train to Bowen, then take the taxi to Bowen. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Launceston to Bowen via Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal and Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong in around 41h 15m.

Airlines

Website: qantas.com

Flights from Launceston to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Sydney

Ave. Duration: 5h 40m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $250–1,100

Flights from Launceston to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 6h 55m
When: Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $250–1,100

Flights from Launceston to Townsville Airport via Melbourne

Ave. Duration: 6h 42m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $180–1,400

Flights from Launceston to Townsville Airport via Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 6h 40m
When: Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $200–1,500

Flights from Launceston to Townsville Airport via Sydney

Ave. Duration: 7h 47m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $470–1,400

Flights from Launceston to Mackay via Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 4h 55m
When: Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price: $430–1,300

Flights from Launceston to Mackay via Melbourne, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 8h 11m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $450–1,400

Flights from Launceston to Mackay via Sydney, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 7h 27m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $430–1,300

Flights from Launceston to Mackay via Melbourne, Townsville Airport

Ave. Duration: 9h 50m
When: Tuesday
Estimated price: $470–1,400

Flights from Launceston to Moranbah Airport via Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 6h 20m
When: Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price: $280–1,200

Flights from Launceston to Moranbah Airport via Sydney, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 7h 20m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $700–2,100

Flights from Launceston to Moranbah Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 10h 53m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price: $750–2,200

Flights from Devonport Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Melbourne

Ave. Duration: 14h 45m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $290–1,200

Flights from Devonport Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Melbourne, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 7h 40m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $310–1,300

Flights from Devonport Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 8h
When: Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $800–2,400

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