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28 h 41 min
2362 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bowen to Melbourne

Composite routes from Bowen to Melbourne

Cheapest
28 h 41 min
Car
2362 km.
from $129
Fastest
3 h 1 min
Plane
Other
5 h 23 min
Train, Plane
2003 km.
from $376.72
43 h 40 min
2004 km.
from $1556.51
2 d 2 h 57 min
2004 km.
from $578.18
8 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
2003 km.
from $284.43
9 h 58 min
Train, Plane
2003 km.
from $463.67
2 d 22 h 47 min
Bus, Train
2003 km.
from $2597.23
3 d 25 min
Bus, Train
2003 km.
from $2493.30

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 5
Transport for NSW
Website
Firefly Express
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
SkyBus
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
14h 10m
Twice daily
$12.72–$34.34
131 500
131 500
Call
Firefly Express
Website
11h 15m
Once daily
$43.25–$59.78
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
20h 40m
Twice daily
$127.20–$330.72
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
SkyBus
Website
1h 10m
Every 3 hours
$13.13
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Premier Motor Service
Website
20h 50m
Once daily
$101.76–$139.92
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
2h 55m
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
$165.36–$610.55
Qantas
Website
2h 55m
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
$165.36–$610.55
Virgin Australia
Website
5h 40m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$127.20–$826.79
Train operators
Found: 3
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
10h 50m
Twice daily
$48.34–$178.08
131 500
131 500
Call
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
41 min
4 times a week
$2.29–$165.50
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
2d 2h
Twice a week
$2,555.31–$3,313.52
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

How long does it take to travel from Bowen to Melbourne by train and then fly?

$178.77 - $766.16

Do people need a visa to enter Australia?

Yes, people need a visa to enter Australia. The visa requirements can vary depending on your nationality. It is essential to check with the Australian Department of Home Affairs for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

How far is the journey between Bowen and Melbourne?

The distance between Bowen and Melbourne is 2047 km. The road distance is 2535.7 km.

How can I travel from Bowen to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Bowen to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 43 hours 40 minutes and costs $114.92 - $3,447.71.

How long does it take to travel from Bowen to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 5 hours and 23 minutes to travel from Bowen to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where can I catch the Bowen to Melbourne bus from?

Greyhound Australia operates Bowen to Melbourne bus services that depart from Bowen station.

What is the best train or bus option from Bowen to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Bowen to Melbourne is to train which takes 43 hours 40 minutes and costs $114.92 - $3,447.71. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $280.92 - $830.00 and takes 2 days 2 hours.

Where does the bus run to?

Greyhound Australia operates bus services from Bowen to Brisbane station.

How much time is the difference between Bowen and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 1 hour ahead of Bowen. It is currently 06:04 in Bowen and 07:04 in Melbourne.

Can you drive from Bowen to Melbourne?

The driving distance between Bowen and Melbourne is 2536 kilometers. It takes approximately 29 hours and 13 minutes to drive from Bowen to Melbourne.

Where can I find accommodation near Melbourne?

There are 4420+ hotels available in Melbourne. Prices start at $91.44 per night.
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