The distance between Bundaberg and Hamilton Island is around 779km (484 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 60m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bundaberg to Hamilton Island by plane, bus, ferry and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hamilton Island → Bundaberg if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Hamilton Island (HTI).
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+ 1 othersTake the bus to Airlie Beach then take a ferry to Hamilton Island Marina.
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Take the train to Proserpine then take a ferry to Hamilton Island Marina.
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There are several options for getting from Bundaberg to Hamilton Island by plane, bus, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around A$130 ($88) and will take around 11h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$820 ($550).
The distance between Bundaberg and Hamilton Island is around 779km (484 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 611km (379 miles)
It takes around 2h 60m to get from Bundaberg and Hamilton Island by plane.
The quickest way to get from Bundaberg to Hamilton Island is to fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx A$820 ($550).
The cheapest way to travel between Bundaberg and Hamilton Island is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$130 ($88) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Bundaberg and Hamilton Island. We recommend that you fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 2h 60m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bundaberg and Hamilton Island. We recommend that you fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 2h 60m.
Yes you can fly from Bundaberg and Hamilton Island. Flights depart from Bundaberg (BDB) and arrive at Hamilton Island (HTI) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 2h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Bundaberg to Hamilton Island. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 2h 60m (not including layover time).
The flight from Bundaberg to Hamilton Island typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Bundaberg (BDB) and and arrive into Hamilton Island (HTI).
The closest major airport to Hamilton Island is Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) (HTI) which is approximately 1km (1 miles) from Hamilton Island. Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) (PPP) and Cairns Airport (CNS) (CNS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bundaberg to Hamilton Island. We recommend that you fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 2h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bundaberg to Hamilton Island is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around A$820 ($550).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 60m | A$820($550) | twice daily | 1,187km (737 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 11h 35m | A$130($88) | once daily | 818km (508 miles) |
Bus to Gladstone, ferry | 11h 40m | A$185($125) | once daily | 831km (517 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 11h 30m | A$150($100) | 5 times a week | 779km (484 miles) |
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The following major airports near Hamilton Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.