How to travel from Ballina to Bundaberg, Australia

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.

6 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out BundabergBallina if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Coffs Harbour then fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Bundaberg (BDB).

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    A$260($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Bundaberg.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$130($86)
Operated by

Premier Motor Service

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Drive

Drive to Bundaberg.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance552km (343 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballina and Bundaberg

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ballina and Bundaberg

Transport options from Ballina to Bundaberg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
6h 50m
A$260($175)
once daily866km (538 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5h 25m
A$265($180)
twice daily530km (330 miles)
Bus to Beenleigh Coach Stop, train and plane5h 60m
A$415($280)
twice daily569km (354 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12hrs
A$130($86)
once daily742km (461 miles)
Bus via Brisbane13h 30m
A$135($90)
once daily747km (464 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
A$74($50)
on demand552km (343 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