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.
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.
👋 Also check out Apollo Bay → Bundaberg if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd.
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Take the bus to Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne then Geelong and then to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane, Train and Bus + 1 similar | 8h 20m | A$765($515) | twice daily | 1,988km (1,235 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 9h 35m | A$665($450) | once daily | 2,042km (1,269 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 15h | A$405($275) | 4 times a week | 2,702km (1,679 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 9h | A$255($170) | once daily | 2,464km (1,531 miles) |
Train to Brisbane Roma Street, bus | 1 day 9h | A$255($170) | once daily | 2,464km (1,531 miles) |
Train to Brisbane Roma Street, bus | 1 day 13h | A$230($155) | once daily | 2,528km (1,571 miles) |
Drive | 24h 15m | A$395($265) | on demand | 2,088km (1,298 miles) |
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The following major airports near Apollo Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.