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How to Travel from

Bowen to Cairns City

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Transport providers

Airlines

FlexFlight ApS

Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.64–$457.92

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Mackay to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$241.68–$635.99

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Mackay to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.24–$826.79

Skytrans

Website:
skytrans.com.au/
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.64–$457.92

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Bowen to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.60–$139.92

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Bowen to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.34–$69.96

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Bowen to Proserpine
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$2.29–$165.50
Train from Bowen to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
9h 12m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$20.35–$1,437.89
Train from Bowen to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.00–$495.34

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to travel from Bowen to Cairns City?

The cheapest way to travel from Bowen to Cairns City is to take a bus for $48.52 - $140.46, and the journey takes 8 hours and 15 minutes.

What is the fastest way to get from Bowen to Cairns City?

The fastest way to get from Bowen to Cairns City is to take a train and then fly, which takes 4 hours and 43 minutes and costs between $217.08 and $957.70.

Does the bus service go directly from Bowen to Cairns?

Yes, the bus service departs from Bowen and arrives at Cairns. Services run twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.

What is the distance between Bowen and Cairns City?

588 kilometers.

How can I get from Bowen to Cairns City without a car?

The best way to travel from Bowen to Cairns City without a car is to take a bus, which takes 8 hours and 15 minutes and costs between $48.52 and $140.46.

What is the travel time from Bowen to Cairns City?

It takes approximately 4 hours and 43 minutes to travel from Bowen to Cairns City, including transfers.

Where can I catch the Bowen to Cairns City bus from?

Greyhound Australia operates the Bowen to Cairns City bus services, departing from Bowen station.

Train or bus from Bowen to Cairns City?

The best way to get from Bowen to Cairns City is to bus which takes 8 hours and 15 minutes and costs $48.52 - $140.46. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $33.20 - $1,660.01 and takes 9 hours and 17 minutes.

Where does the Greyhound Australia bus arrive?

Greyhound Australia's Bowen to Cairns City bus services arrive at Cairns station.

What is the current time difference between Bowen and Cairns City?

It is currently 02:43 at both, Bowen and Cairns City.

Can you drive from Bowen to Cairns City?

549 kilometers drive from Bowen to Cairns City takes approximately 7 hours.

Where can I find accommodation options near Cairns City?

There are 828+ hotels available in Cairns City. Prices start at $84.89 per night.
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