How to travel from Bundaberg to Batemans Bay, Australia
The distance between Bundaberg and Batemans Bay is around 1,313km (816 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 30m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Bundaberg to Batemans Bay by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Batemans Bay → Bundaberg if you're planning a return trip.
Bus to Hervey Bay, Fly
Take the bus to Hervey Bay then fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Moruya (MYA).
- Duration5h 30m
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical costA$335($225)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Brisbane then Sydney and then to Batemans Bay.
- Duration1 day 8h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$260($175)
Premier Motor Service
Train and Bus
Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then Central Station and then to Kiama Station then take the bus to Promenade Plaza Orient St.
- Duration24h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$235($155)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Drive
Drive to Batemans Bay (bay).
- Duration17h 35m
- Distance1,537km (955 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bundaberg and Batemans Bay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bundaberg to Batemans Bay by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$235 ($155) and will take around 24h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$335 ($225).
The distance between Bundaberg and Batemans Bay is around 1,313km (816 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,223km (760 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Bundaberg and Batemans Bay by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bundaberg to Batemans Bay is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx A$335 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Bundaberg and Batemans Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$235 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bundaberg and Batemans Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Hervey Bay then fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Moruya (MYA). instead which will take 5h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bundaberg and Batemans Bay. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bundaberg to Batemans Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane and Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.
Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Bundaberg and Batemans Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 8h 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 Batemans Bay. We recommend that you fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Canberra (CBR) then take the bus to Promenade Plaza Orient St. instead which will take 6h 10m.
The closest major airport to Batemans Bay is Moruya Airport (MYA) (MYA) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Batemans Bay. Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) and Merimbula Airport (MIM) (MIM) 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 Batemans Bay. The distance is around 1,537km (955 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bundaberg to Batemans Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around A$440 ($295).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bundaberg and Batemans Bay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus to Hervey Bay, Fly + 4 similar | 5h 30m | A$335($225) | once daily | 1,367km (850 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 6h 10m | A$440($295) | once daily | 1,412km (877 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 8h 10m | A$545($365) | once daily | 1,477km (918 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 8h 25m | A$495($330) | twice daily | 1,313km (816 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 9h 40m | A$295($200) | once daily | 1,368km (850 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 8h | A$260($175) | once daily | 1,858km (1,154 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 24h 35m | A$235($155) | twice daily | 1,602km (995 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 1 day 5h | A$270($180) | once daily | 1,790km (1,112 miles) |
Drive | 17h 35m | A$205($135) | on demand | 1,537km (955 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bundaberg and Batemans Bay
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Train operators
Transport NSW
Queensland Rail Travel
Bus companies
Murrays Coaches
Premier Motor Service
Airports near Batemans Bay
The following major airports near Batemans Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Moruya Airport (MYA)
- Distance
- 22km (14 miles) from Batemans Bay
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
- Distance
- 100km (62 miles) from Batemans Bay
Merimbula Airport (MIM)
- Distance
- 136km (85 miles) from Batemans Bay