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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns Airport to Bowen

Composite routes from Cairns Airport to Bowen

Cheapest
7 h 8 min
Car
556 km.
from $30
Other
3 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
435 km.
from $299.10
3 h 55 min
Bus, Plane
435 km.
from $152.79
8 h 2 min
Bus, Plane
435 km.
from $300.11

Transport providers

Airlines

FlexFlight ApS

Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Cairns to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$391.30

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$304.35
Plane from Cairns to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$543.48

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$706.52

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$92.39–$869.57

Skytrans

Website:
skytrans.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$391.30

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Mission Beach to Bowen
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.48–$92.39

Mission Link

Phone:
+61 (0)407 337 661
Email:
Website:
missionlink.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Airport to Mission
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$40.50

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Bowen
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.30–$59.78

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Proserpine to Bowen
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$1.96–$141.42
Train from Cairns Central Station to Bowen
Ave. Duration:
8h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$17.39–$1,228.73
Train from Mackay to Bowen
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$5.98–$423.28

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Bowen?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Bowen is to bus which costs $41.30 - $59.78 and takes 9h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Bowen?

The fastest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Bowen is to fly and train which takes 3h 19m and costs $184.78 - $760.87 .

How far is it from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Bowen?

The distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Bowen is 580 km. The road distance is 556 km.

How do I travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Bowen without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Bowen without a car is to bus which takes 9h 35m and costs $41.30 - $59.78 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Bowen?

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Bowen, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Bowen?

The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Bowen is to bus which takes 9h 35m and costs $41.30 - $59.78 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $28.26 - $1304.35 and takes 10h 10m.

Can I drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Bowen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) to Bowen is 556 km. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Bowen.

Where can I stay near Bowen?

There are 25+ hotels available in Bowen. Prices start at $61.67 per night.
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