How to travel from Apollo Bay to Bundaberg, Australia

The distance between Apollo Bay and Bundaberg is around 1,990km (1,237 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 8h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Apollo Bay to Bundaberg by bus, train, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus, Train and Plane

Take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Bundaberg (BDB).

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Flight time3h 45m
  • Typical cost
    A$690($465)
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Bus

Take the bus to Geelong, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Bundaberg.

  • Duration1 day 18h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$405($270)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Southern Cross, Central Station then Brisbane and then to Bundaberg.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$255($170)
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Drive

Drive to Bundaberg.

  • Duration24h 15m
  • Distance2,080km (1,292 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Apollo Bay and Bundaberg

There are several options for getting from Apollo Bay to Bundaberg by bus, train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$230 ($155) and will take around 1 day 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 8h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$690 ($465).

The distance between Apollo Bay and Bundaberg is around 1,990km (1,237 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,747km (1,085 miles)

It takes around 8h 25m to get from Apollo Bay and Bundaberg by bus, train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Apollo Bay to Bundaberg is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 8h 25m and will set you back approx A$690 ($465).

The cheapest way to travel between Apollo Bay and Bundaberg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$230 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Apollo Bay and Bundaberg. We recommend that you take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Bundaberg (BDB). instead which will take 8h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Apollo Bay and Bundaberg. It typically takes around 1 day 18h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Apollo Bay to Bundaberg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Geelong, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney, Brisbane and Roma Street busway station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 18h.

Public Transport Victoria, V/Line, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Apollo Bay and Bundaberg. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 1 day 18h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Apollo Bay to Bundaberg. We recommend that you take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Bundaberg (BDB). instead which will take 8h 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 Apollo Bay and Bundaberg. The distance is around 2,080km (1,292 miles) by road and it will take around 24h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Apollo Bay to Bundaberg is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around A$690 ($465).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Apollo Bay and Bundaberg

Transport options from Apollo Bay to Bundaberg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Train and Plane + 1 similar
8h 25m
A$690($465)
once daily1,990km (1,237 miles)
Bus to Geelong, train and plane8h 35m
A$825($555)
twice daily2,013km (1,251 miles)
Bus
1 day 18h
A$405($270)
5 times a week2,694km (1,674 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
1 day 9h
A$255($170)
once daily2,463km (1,530 miles)
Bus to Geelong, train1 day 9h
A$255($170)
once daily2,463km (1,530 miles)
Bus to Geelong, train1 day 14h
A$230($155)
once daily2,523km (1,568 miles)
Drive
24h 15m
A$390($265)
on demand2,080km (1,292 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