There are 10 ways to get from Noosaville to Bowen by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Cooroy to Bowentrain Spirit of Queensland
15h 25m$120–3,824Bus
- Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Bowenbus Au050-1 / ...
19h 1m$160–240Drive 1,030.1 km
- Drive from Noosaville to Bowencar 1,030.1 km
12h 15m$189–273Bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Take the bus from Gympie Tce at Quota Park to Nambour stationbus
- Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane BNE - PPP
- Take the bus from Proserpine to Bowenbus
9h 24m$234–708Bus via Bowen (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Noosa Junction to Bowenbus Townsville / ...
20h 28m$170–410Bus to Hervey Bay, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Hervey Baybus
- Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane HVB - PPP
- Take the bus from Proserpine to Bowenbus
12h 59m$592–1,166Bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Townsville Airport
- Take the bus from Gympie Tce at Quota Park to Nambour stationbus
- Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane BNE - TSV
- Take the bus from Townsville to Bowenbus
11h 20m$196–504Bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport
- Take the bus from Gympie Tce at Quota Park to Nambour stationbus
- Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane BNE - HTI
- Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Bowenbus
11h 20m$312–1,044Bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Moranbah Airport, drive
- Take the bus from Gympie Tce at Quota Park to Nambour stationbus
- Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane BNE - MOV
- Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Bowencar
10h 51m$430–872Bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Mackay
- Take the bus from Gympie Tce at Quota Park to Nambour stationbus
- Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)plane BNE - MKY
- Take the bus from Mackay to Bowenbus
12h 57m$180–388
Noosaville to Bowen by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Noosaville to Bowen is to bus which costs $160 - $240 and takes 19h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Noosaville to Bowen is to bus and train and fly which takes 9h 24m and costs $230 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Noosaville to Bowen. However, there are services departing from Gympie Tce at Quota Park and arriving at Bowen via Noosa Junction Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Noosaville to Bowen. However, there are services departing from Cooroy and arriving at Bowen via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.
The distance between Noosaville and Bowen is 1017 km. The road distance is 1030.1 km.
The best way to get from Noosaville to Bowen without a car is to train which takes 15h 25m and costs $120 - $3,900.
It takes approximately 15h 25m to get from Noosaville to Bowen, including transfers.
Noosaville to Bowen bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Noosa Junction Station.
Noosaville to Bowen train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cooroy station.
The best way to get from Noosaville to Bowen is to train which takes 15h 25m and costs $120 - $3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $240 and takes 19h 1m.
What companies run services between Noosaville, QLD, Australia and Bowen, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cooroy to Bowen 4 times a week. Tickets cost $100–3,709 and the journey takes 13h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Noosa Junction Station to Bowen twice daily. Tickets cost $160–240 and the journey takes 17h 50m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Flights from Hervey Bay to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,000
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport via Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–550
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–800
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Moranbah Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–750
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–420
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Mackay via Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–420
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Cooroy to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–3,709
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $100–150
- AChoice
- $180–240
- Gold Class
- $2,962
- Heritage Class
- $3,709
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Noosa Junction Station to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Proserpine to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Noosa Junction Station to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Proserpine to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Airlie Beach to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Mackay to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- 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
Booking & Getting There
Noosaville to Bowen bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Bowen station.
Noosaville to Bowen train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Bowen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Noosaville to Bowen is 1030 km. It takes approximately 12h 15m to drive from Noosaville to Bowen.
There are 25+ hotels available in Bowen.






