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 8:12 PM in Launceston and 7:12 PM in Bowen.

Where can I stay near Bowen?

There are 28+ hotels available in Bowen.

Launceston to Bowen - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Launceston to Bowen by plane, train, car, or car ferry

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

Fly 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 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 to Mackay, train
1. Fly from Launceston (LST) to Mackay (MKY)plane LST - MKY
2. Take the train from Mackay to Bowentrain
9h 43m
$306–1,481
Fly 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
$389–1,435

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

17Weekly Planes

8h 8mAverage Duration

$249Cheapest 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.

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