How to travel from Adelaide to Bundaberg, Australia

The distance between Adelaide and Bundaberg is around 2,242km (1,393 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Adelaide to Bundaberg by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the train to Bundaberg.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time3h 45m
  • Typical cost
    A$440($295)
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Bus

Take the bus to Broken Hill Town Coach Stop, Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1, Tamworth Station Coach Stop then Brisbane and then to Bundaberg.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$425($285)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Mount Victoria, Strathfield Station then Brisbane and then to Bundaberg.

  • Duration1 day 18h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$585($390)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Bundaberg.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Distance2,250km (1,398 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Adelaide and Bundaberg

There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Bundaberg by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$55 ($37) and will take around 2 days 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$440 ($295).

The distance between Adelaide and Bundaberg is around 2,242km (1,393 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,732km (1,076 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Adelaide and Bundaberg by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Bundaberg is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx A$440 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Bundaberg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$55 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Adelaide and Bundaberg. It typically takes around 1 day 18h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Adelaide to Bundaberg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mount Victoria, Strathfield Station and Brisbane. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 18h.

Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific, Transport NSW, NSW TrainLink, Queensland Rail Travel and Great Southern run train services between Adelaide and Bundaberg. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 18h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Adelaide and Bundaberg. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Adelaide to Bundaberg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Broken Hill Town Coach Stop, Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1, Tamworth Station Coach Stop and Brisbane. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 14h.

NSW TrainLink, Crisps Coaches, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Adelaide and Bundaberg. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 14h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Adelaide to Bundaberg. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the train to Bundaberg. instead which will take 5h 25m.

The closest major airport to Bundaberg is Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) (HVB) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Bundaberg. Gladstone Airport (GLT) (GLT) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Adelaide and Bundaberg. The distance is around 2,250km (1,398 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Bundaberg is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around A$440 ($295).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Adelaide and Bundaberg

Transport options from Adelaide to Bundaberg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
5h 25m
A$440($295)
every 20 mins2,242km (1,393 miles)
Bus
1 day 14h
A$425($285)
twice a week2,719km (1,689 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 18h
A$585($390)
once a week2,990km (1,858 miles)
Train via Brisbane2 days 13h
A$55($37)
once a week2,958km (1,838 miles)
Drive
1 day 1h
A$300($200)
on demand2,250km (1,398 miles)

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Airports near Bundaberg

The following major airports near Bundaberg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

HVB
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Bundaberg
GLT
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
159km (99 miles) from Bundaberg
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
292km (182 miles) from Bundaberg