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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Bowen

Composite routes from Cairns to Bowen

Cheapest
6 h 35 min
Car
546 km.
from $30
Other
4 h 44 min
Bus, Plane
430 km.
from $299.10
5 h 20 min
Bus, Plane
430 km.
from $152.79
9 h 27 min
Bus, Plane
430 km.
from $300.11

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 5
FlexFlight ApS
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Regional Express
Website
Skytrans
Website
FlexFlight ApS
Website
1h 25m
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
$152.17–$391.30
Qantas
Website
55 min
Every day
$119.57–$304.35
Virgin Australia
Website
6h 56m
Every day
$184.78–$706.52
Regional Express
Website
1h
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
$92.39–$869.57
Skytrans
Website
1h 25m
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
$152.17–$391.30
Bus operators
Found: 2
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
8h 40m
Once daily
$54.35–$119.57
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
8h 15m
Once daily
$41.30–$59.78
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
37 min
4 times a week
$1.96–$141.42
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Bowen?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Bowen is to bus which costs $41.30 - $119.57 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Bowen is to fly and train which takes 4h 44m and costs $184.78 - $760.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Bowen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cairns Central Station station and arriving at Bowen. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Cairns to Bowen?

The distance between Cairns and Bowen is 586 km. The road distance is 549.1 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Bowen without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Bowen without a car is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs $41.30 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Bowen?

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Cairns to Bowen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Bowen bus from?

Cairns to Bowen bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train or bus from Cairns to Bowen?

The best way to get from Cairns to Bowen is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs $41.30 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $28.26 - $1304.35 and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the Cairns to Bowen bus arrive?

Cairns to Bowen bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Bowen station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Bowen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Bowen is 549 km. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Cairns 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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