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

The cheapest way to get from Bowen to Coolangatta is to bus and fly and train which costs $170 - $400 and takes 10h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bowen to Coolangatta is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 28m and costs $210 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Bowen and Coolangatta?

No, there is no direct bus from Bowen to Coolangatta. However, there are services departing from Bowen and arriving at Griffith St at Coolangatta East via Brisbane Roma Street and Gold Coast Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Bowen and Coolangatta?

No, there is no direct train from Bowen to Coolangatta station. However, there are services departing from Bowen and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 26m.

How far is it from Bowen to Coolangatta?

The distance between Bowen and Coolangatta is 1142 km. The road distance is 1238.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Bowen to Coolangatta without a car is to train which takes 19h 26m and costs $140 - $4,300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Bowen to Coolangatta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bowen to Coolangatta bus from?

Bowen to Coolangatta bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Bowen station.

Where do I catch the Bowen to Coolangatta train from?

Bowen to Coolangatta train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Bowen station.

Train or bus from Bowen to Coolangatta?

The best way to get from Bowen to Coolangatta is to train which takes 19h 26m and costs $140 - $4,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $350 and takes 23h 9m.

Where does the Bowen to Coolangatta bus arrive?

Bowen to Coolangatta bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Bowen to Coolangatta train arrive?

Bowen to Coolangatta train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Bowen to Coolangatta?

Yes, the driving distance between Bowen to Coolangatta is 1238 km. It takes approximately 14h 29m to drive from Bowen to Coolangatta.

Where can I stay near Coolangatta?

There are 2984+ hotels available in Coolangatta.

Bowen to Coolangatta - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Bowen to Coolangatta by bus, plane, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Proserpinebus
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane PPP - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
7h 28m
$214–699
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bowen to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
19h 26m
$140–4,223
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050-1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus
23h 9m
$220–343
Drive 1,238.4 km
1. Drive from Bowen to Coolangattacar 1,238.4 km
14h 29m
$221–320
Bus to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Proserpinebus
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane PPP - OOL
8h 44m
$394–971
Bus to Great Barrier Reef Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Airlie Beachbus
2. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane HTI - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
9h 28m
$359–1,095
Bus to Townsville Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Townsvillebus
2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane TSV - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
9h 35m
$191–494
Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Drive from Bowen to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car
2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MOV - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
8h 51m
$433–818
Bus to Mackay, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Mackaybus
2. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MKY - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
10h 52m
$179–394
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
24h 48m
$213–504

Bowen to Coolangatta by bus and train

21Weekly Services

24h 48mAverage Duration

$213Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,141.6 km
Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Bowen, QLD, Australia and Coolangatta, QLD, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Bowen to McLean St at Queen Elizabeth Park via Bowen, Roma Street, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, and Varsity Lakes station, stop B in around 19h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowen to Griffith St at Coolangatta East via Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Gold Coast Airport in around 23h 9m.

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