There are 9 ways to get from Bowen to Mooloolaba by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), 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- Take the bus from Bowen to Proserpinebus
- Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane PPP - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
7h 46m$214–698Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bowen to Nambourtrain Spirit of Queensland
16h$130–3,923Bus
- Take the bus from Bowen to Mooloolababus Au050-1 / ...
18h 25m$160–440Drive 1,056.6 km
- Drive from Bowen to Mooloolabacar 1,056.6 km
12h 28m$190–274Bus to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Take the bus from Bowen to Proserpinebus
- Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane PPP - MCY
9h 7m$515–1,172Bus to Great Barrier Reef Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Take the bus from Bowen to Airlie Beachbus
- Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane HTI - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
9h 46m$359–1,144Bus to Townsville Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Take the bus from Bowen to Townsvillebus
- Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane TSV - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
9h 53m$191–493Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Drive from Bowen to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car
- Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MOV - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
9h 9m$433–817Bus to Mackay, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Take the bus from Bowen to Mackaybus
- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MKY - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
11h 10m$179–393
Bowen to Mooloolaba by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bowen to Mooloolaba is to bus which costs $160 - $440 and takes 18h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Bowen to Mooloolaba is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 46m and costs $210 - $700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bowen and arriving at Mooloolaba. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Bowen to Mooloolaba. However, there are services departing from Bowen and arriving at Nambour via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h.
The distance between Bowen and Mooloolaba is 1127 km. The road distance is 1056.6 km.
The best way to get from Bowen to Mooloolaba without a car is to train which takes 16h and costs $130 - $4,000.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Bowen to Mooloolaba, including transfers.
Bowen to Mooloolaba bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Bowen station.
Bowen to Mooloolaba train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Bowen station.
The best way to get from Bowen to Mooloolaba is to train which takes 16h and costs $130 - $4,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $440 and takes 18h 25m.
What companies run services between Bowen, QLD, Australia and Mooloolaba, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Bowen to Nambour 4 times a week. Tickets cost $110–3,810 and the journey takes 14h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Bowen to Mooloolaba twice daily. Tickets cost $150–250 and the journey takes 18h 25m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–1,100
Flights from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–850
Flights from Townsville Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Townsville Airport to Brisbane Airport via Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $320–550
Flights from Moranbah Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–700
Flights from Mackay to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–450
Flights from Mackay to Brisbane Airport via Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–450
Train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Bowen to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Bowen to Mooloolaba
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–250
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Bowen to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Bowen to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Best ways to travel around Australia
Read the travel guide
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Bowen to Mooloolaba bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Mooloolaba station.
Bowen to Mooloolaba train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Nambour station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bowen to Mooloolaba is 1057 km. It takes approximately 12h 28m to drive from Bowen to Mooloolaba.
There are 1819+ hotels available in Mooloolaba.





