How to travel from Bundaberg to Bunbury, Australia
The distance between Bundaberg and Bunbury is around 4,082km (2,536 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 9hrs.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Bundaberg to Bunbury 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 Bunbury → Bundaberg if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Perth (PER) then take the bus to Bunbury.
- Duration9hrs
- Flight time6h 20m
- Typical costA$1,675($1,125)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station then Perth and then to Bunbury Stn Transwa Rail Bunbury.
- Duration4 days 1h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$975($655)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Sydney then take the train to Perth then take the bus to Bunbury.
- Duration4 days 6h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,095($735)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bundaberg and Bunbury
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bundaberg to Bunbury by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$630 ($425) and will take around 5 days 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 9hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,675 ($1,125).
The distance between Bundaberg and Bunbury is around 4,082km (2,536 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,669km (2,280 miles)
It takes around 9hrs to get from Bundaberg and Bunbury by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 2h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bundaberg to Bunbury is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 9hrs and will set you back approx A$1,675 ($1,125).
The cheapest way to travel between Bundaberg and Bunbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$630 ($425) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bundaberg and Bunbury. It typically takes around 4 days 1h and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bundaberg to Bunbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station and Perth. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4 days 1h.
Queensland Rail Travel, NSW TrainLink, Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, Transwa and Journey Beyond - Great Southern run train services between Bundaberg and Bunbury. Trains depart once a week and will take around 4 days 1h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bundaberg and Bunbury. We recommend that you fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Perth (PER) then take the bus to Bunbury. instead which will take 9hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bundaberg to Bunbury. We recommend that you fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Perth (PER) then take the bus to Bunbury. instead which will take 9hrs.
The closest major airport to Bunbury is Busselton Airport (BQB) (BQB) which is approximately 46km (28 miles) from Bunbury. Perth Airport (PER) (PER) and Albany Airport (ALH) (ALH) 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 Bunbury. The distance is around 4,756km (2,955 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 2h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bundaberg to Bunbury is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9hrs and will usually cost around A$1,675 ($1,125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bundaberg and Bunbury
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 9hrs | A$1,675($1,125) | twice daily | 4,082km (2,536 miles) |
| Fly to Busselton (BQB), Bus | 9h 5m | A$1,245($840) | twice daily | 4,441km (2,760 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 11h 15m | A$980($660) | once daily | 4,557km (2,831 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 11h 45m | A$840($565) | every 20 mins | 4,489km (2,789 miles) |
| Train to Landsborough, plane and bus | 12h 55m | A$695($470) | twice daily | 4,127km (2,565 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4 days 1h | A$975($655) | once a week | 5,458km (3,392 miles) |
| Train via Brisbane Roma Street | 5 days 11h | A$630($425) | once a week | 5,799km (3,603 miles) |
Bus and Train | 4 days 6h | A$1,095($735) | once a week | 5,697km (3,540 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 2h | A$900($605) | on demand | 4,756km (2,955 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bundaberg and Bunbury
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
NSW TrainLink
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Transwa
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
South West Coach Lines
Premier Motor Service
Airports near Bunbury
The following major airports near Bunbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Busselton Airport (BQB)
- Distance
- 46km (28 miles) from Bunbury
Perth Airport (PER)
- Distance
- 158km (98 miles) from Bunbury
Albany Airport (ALH)
- Distance
- 269km (167 miles) from Bunbury