What is the cheapest way to get from Bowen to Surfers Paradise?

The cheapest way to get from Bowen to Surfers Paradise is to bus and fly and train which costs $190 - $400 and takes 10h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bowen to Surfers Paradise?

The fastest way to get from Bowen to Surfers Paradise is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 48m and costs $210 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Bowen and Surfers Paradise?

No, there is no direct bus from Bowen to Surfers Paradise. However, there are services departing from Bowen and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Bowen and Surfers Paradise?

No, there is no direct train from Bowen to Surfers Paradise station. However, there are services departing from Bowen and arriving at Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 via Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 46m.

How far is it from Bowen to Surfers Paradise?

The distance between Bowen and Surfers Paradise is 1115 km. The road distance is 1214.3 km.

How do I travel from Bowen to Surfers Paradise without a car?

The best way to get from Bowen to Surfers Paradise without a car is to train which takes 18h 46m and costs $140 - $4,300.

How long does it take to get from Bowen to Surfers Paradise?

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Bowen to Surfers Paradise, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bowen to Surfers Paradise bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bowen to Surfers Paradise train from?

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

Train or bus from Bowen to Surfers Paradise?

The best way to get from Bowen to Surfers Paradise is to train which takes 18h 46m and costs $140 - $4,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $360 and takes 22h 33m.

Where does the Bowen to Surfers Paradise bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bowen to Surfers Paradise train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bowen to Surfers Paradise?

Yes, the driving distance between Bowen to Surfers Paradise is 1214 km. It takes approximately 14h 14m to drive from Bowen to Surfers Paradise.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bowen to Surfers Paradise?

Book your Bowen to Surfers Paradise bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Surfers Paradise?

There are 2742+ hotels available in Surfers Paradise.

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

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There are 10 ways to get from Bowen to Surfers Paradise by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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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 Helensvale station, platform 1train
6h 48m
$216–703
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bowen to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
18h 46m
$140–4,223
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050-1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Sydney
22h 33m
$215–353
Drive 1,214.3 km
1. Drive from Bowen to Surfers Paradisecar 1,214.3 km
14h 14m
$218–315
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
9h 5m
$377–1,026
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 Helensvale station, platform 1train
8h 47m
$354–1,076
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 Helensvale station, platform 1train
8h 54m
$177–469
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 Helensvale station, platform 1train
8h 11m
$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 Helensvale station, platform 1train
10h 11m
$194–393
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
24h 6m
$214–474

Bowen to Surfers Paradise by bus, train, and tram

21Weekly Services

24h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,115.1 km
Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Bowen, QLD, Australia and Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Bowen to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 via Bowen, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 18h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowen to Surfers Paradise via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Brisbane in around 22h 33m.

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