How to travel from Bundaberg to Bendigo, Australia

The distance between Bundaberg and Bendigo is around 1,746km (1,085 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bundaberg to Bendigo by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Bendigo (BXG).

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time4h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$495($335)
Operated by

Qantas

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Train

Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Bendigo Station.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$300($200)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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4 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane, Sydney then Melbourne and then to Bendigo Station.

  • Duration1 day 16h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$385($260)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Bendigo.

  • Duration21h 25m
  • Distance1,843km (1,145 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bundaberg and Bendigo

There are several options for getting from Bundaberg to Bendigo by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$300 ($200) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$495 ($335).

The distance between Bundaberg and Bendigo is around 1,746km (1,085 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,529km (950 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Bundaberg and Bendigo by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bundaberg to Bendigo is to fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx A$495 ($335).

The cheapest way to travel between Bundaberg and Bendigo, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$300 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bundaberg and Bendigo. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bundaberg to Bendigo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station and Southern Cross. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.

Queensland Rail Travel, NSW TrainLink, XPT and V-Line run train services between Bundaberg and Bendigo. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 7h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bundaberg and Bendigo. It typically takes around 1 day 16h and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bundaberg to Bendigo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 16h.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Firefly Express and V-Line run regular bus services between Bundaberg and Bendigo. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 16h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bundaberg and Bendigo. Flights depart from Bundaberg (BDB) and arrive at Bendigo (BXG) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 4h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Bundaberg to Bendigo. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE) and Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 5h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Bundaberg to Bendigo typically takes around 4h 35m. Flights depart from Bundaberg (BDB) and and arrive into Bendigo (BXG).

The closest major airport to Bendigo is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 113km (70 miles) from Bendigo. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) 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 Bendigo. The distance is around 1,843km (1,145 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bundaberg to Bendigo is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around A$495 ($335).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bundaberg and Bendigo

Transport options from Bundaberg to Bendigo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
5h 10m
A$495($335)
every 20 mins1,746km (1,085 miles)
Bus and Plane7h 5m
A$610($410)
once daily1,811km (1,125 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train7h 45m
A$710($475)
once daily1,882km (1,170 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 7h
A$300($200)
once daily2,429km (1,509 miles)
Train via Brisbane Roma Street1 day 7h
A$300($200)
once daily2,429km (1,509 miles)
Bus
1 day 16h
A$385($260)
once a week2,667km (1,657 miles)
Drive
21h 25m
A$245($165)
on demand1,843km (1,145 miles)

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Airports near Bendigo

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

MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Bendigo
AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Bendigo
ABX
Albury Airport (ABX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
251km (156 miles) from Bendigo