The distance between Ballina and Bundaberg is around 530km (330 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 25m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Ballina to Bundaberg by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Coffs Harbour then fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Bundaberg (BDB).
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Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Bundaberg.
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There are several options for getting from Ballina to Bundaberg by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$130 ($86) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$265 ($180).
The distance between Ballina and Bundaberg is around 530km (330 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 461km (286 miles)
It takes around 12hrs to get from Ballina and Bundaberg by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ballina to Bundaberg is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx A$265 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Bundaberg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$130 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Bundaberg. We recommend that you take the bus to Beenleigh Coach Stop then take the train to International Airport station platform 2 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Bundaberg (BDB). instead which will take 5h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballina and Bundaberg. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballina to Bundaberg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Byron Bay Interchange Stand B and Brisbane. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12hrs.
NSW TrainLink, Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Ballina and Bundaberg. Buses run once daily and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballina to Bundaberg. We recommend that you take the bus to Beenleigh Coach Stop then take the train to International Airport station platform 2 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Bundaberg (BDB). 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Ballina and Bundaberg. The distance is around 552km (343 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballina to Bundaberg is to take the bus which takes, on average, 12hrs and will usually cost around A$130 ($86).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 6h 50m | A$260($175) | once daily | 866km (538 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 5h 25m | A$265($180) | twice daily | 530km (330 miles) |
Bus to Beenleigh Coach Stop, train and plane | 5h 60m | A$415($280) | twice daily | 569km (354 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 12hrs | A$130($86) | once daily | 742km (461 miles) |
Bus via Brisbane | 13h 30m | A$135($90) | once daily | 747km (464 miles) |
Drive | 6h 30m | A$74($50) | on demand | 552km (343 miles) |
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The following major airports near Bundaberg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.