Bundaberg to Cairns

Bundaberg to Cairns

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Bundaberg to Cairns Schedule

Bundaberg to Cairns Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Greyhound Australia Premium 03:55 - 17:50AUD 564
Qantas Airways Economy 06:45 - 08:35AUD 519.06
Link Airways Economy 09:35 - 23:40AUD 390.58
Qantas Airways Economy 10:05 - 14:10AUD 415.43
Link Airways Economy 12:25 - 08:35AUD 674.60
Link Airways Economy 15:50 - 23:40AUD 357.90
Queensland Rail Economy Seat 16:25 - 14:30AUD 189
Queensland Rail RailBed 18:22 - 14:30AUD 322.50
Queensland Rail RailBed 20:22 - 16:30AUD 322.50
Greyhound Australia Advantage 23:10 - 20:00AUD 377.01

Transportation from Bundaberg to Cairns

Facts about the transport from Bundaberg to Cairns

Cheapest Transport$124
Fastest Transport3h 40m
Earliest Departure9:35 AM
Latest Departure7:45 PM
Departures per day2
Distance1104 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Jetstar Airways, Link Airways, Queensland Rail, Virgin Australia Airlines

How to get from Bundaberg to Cairns

Travelling between Bundaberg and Cairns is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 210.46 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 123.34.

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

It can take you anywhere between 4 and 23 hours to travel between Bundaberg and Cairns depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Bundaberg and Cairns. Flight will bring you to your destination in 3h 40m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 22h 5m to reach Cairns.

How much does it cost to get from Bundaberg to Cairns?

Travelling between Bundaberg and Cairns can be as cheap as USD 123.34 if you opt for a Queensland Rail train and as expensive as USD 210.46 if you buy a Queensland Rail Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Bundaberg and Cairns ?

  • 2 from Bundaberg to Cairns starting from 18:22 Bundaberg until 18:22 Bundaberg

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Bundaberg to Cairns.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Bundaberg to Cairns overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Bundaberg and Cairns

Greyhound Australia

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Bundaberg to Cairns?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train