How to travel from Bundaberg to Apollo Bay, Australia

The distance between Bundaberg and Apollo Bay is around 1,988km (1,235 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 8h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bundaberg to Apollo Bay 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, Train and Bus

Fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$765($515)
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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne then Geelong and then to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd.

  • Duration1 day 15h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$405($275)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd.

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

Drive to Apollo Bay.

  • Duration24h 15m
  • Distance2,088km (1,298 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bundaberg and Apollo Bay

There are several options for getting from Bundaberg to Apollo Bay by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$230 ($155) and will take around 1 day 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 8h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$765 ($515).

The distance between Bundaberg and Apollo Bay is around 1,988km (1,235 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,747km (1,085 miles)

It takes around 8h 20m to get from Bundaberg and Apollo Bay by plane, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bundaberg to Apollo Bay is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 8h 20m and will set you back approx A$765 ($515).

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

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bundaberg and Apollo Bay. We recommend that you fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 8h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bundaberg and Apollo Bay. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bundaberg to Apollo Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, King George Square 2A, Sydney, Melbourne and Geelong. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Firefly Express, V/Line and Public Transport Victoria run regular bus services between Bundaberg and Apollo Bay. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 15h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bundaberg to Apollo Bay. We recommend that you fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 8h 20m.

The closest major airport to Apollo Bay is Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) which is approximately 107km (67 miles) from Apollo Bay. King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) 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 Bundaberg and Apollo Bay. The distance is around 2,088km (1,298 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 Bundaberg to Apollo Bay is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around A$765 ($515).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bundaberg and Apollo Bay

Transport options from Bundaberg to Apollo Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus + 1 similar
8h 20m
A$765($515)
twice daily1,988km (1,235 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train9h 35m
A$665($450)
once daily2,042km (1,269 miles)
Bus
1 day 15h
A$405($275)
4 times a week2,702km (1,679 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
1 day 9h
A$255($170)
once daily2,464km (1,531 miles)
Train to Brisbane Roma Street, bus1 day 9h
A$255($170)
once daily2,464km (1,531 miles)
Train to Brisbane Roma Street, bus1 day 13h
A$230($155)
once daily2,528km (1,571 miles)
Drive
24h 15m
A$395($265)
on demand2,088km (1,298 miles)

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Airports near Apollo Bay

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

AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
107km (67 miles) from Apollo Bay
KNS
King Island Airport (KNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
126km (79 miles) from Apollo Bay
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Apollo Bay