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How to Travel from

Cairns Airport to Bowen

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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:
$178.08–$457.92

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.92–$356.16
Plane from Cairns to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$241.68–$635.99

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.24–$826.79

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.12–$1,017.59

Skytrans

Website:
skytrans.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.08–$457.92

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:
$50.88–$108.12

Mission Link

Phone:
+61 (0)407 337 661
Website:
missionlink.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Airport to Mission
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$47.39

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Bowen
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.34–$69.96

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:
$2.29–$165.50
Train from Cairns Central Station to Bowen
Ave. Duration:
8h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$20.35–$1,437.89
Train from Mackay to Bowen
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.00–$495.34

Questions and Answers

What is the most affordable mode of transportation from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Bowen?

The most affordable mode of transportation from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Bowen is to take a bus which costs $48.52 - $70.23 and takes 9h 35m.

What is the quickest way to travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Bowen?

The quickest way to travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Bowen is to fly and train which takes 3 hours and 19 minutes and costs $217.08 - $893.85.

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

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

How can I travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Bowen by bus 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 $48.52 - $70.23.

How long does it take to travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Bowen, including transfers?

It takes approximately 3 hours and 19 minutes to travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Bowen, including transfers.

What is the best way to travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Bowen?

The best way to travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Bowen is to take a bus, which takes 9 hours and 35 minutes and costs $48.52 - $70.23. Alternatively, you can take a train, which costs $33.20 - $1,532.31 and takes 10 hours and 10 minutes.

Can you drive from Cairns Airport to Bowen?

The driving distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Bowen is 556 km. It takes approximately 7 hours and 8 minutes to drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Bowen.

Where can I find accommodation near Bowen?

There are 25+ hotels available in Bowen. Prices start at $72.45 per night.
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