How to travel from Bundaberg to Hamilton Island, Australia

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.

4 routes found

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 IslandBundaberg if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Hamilton Island (HTI).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$820($550)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Airlie Beach then take a ferry to Hamilton Island Marina.

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$130($88)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Proserpine then take a ferry to Hamilton Island Marina.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$150($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bundaberg and Hamilton Island

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Bundaberg to Hamilton Island

Compare travel optionsbetween Bundaberg and Hamilton Island

Transport options from Bundaberg to Hamilton Island
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 60m
A$820($550)
twice daily1,187km (737 miles)
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar
11h 35m
A$130($88)
once daily818km (508 miles)
Bus to Gladstone, ferry11h 40m
A$185($125)
once daily831km (517 miles)
Train and Ferry
11h 30m
A$150($100)
5 times a week779km (484 miles)

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Airports near Hamilton Island

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

HTI
Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
1km (1 miles) from Hamilton Island
PPP
Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Hamilton Island
CNS
Cairns Airport (CNS)
International Airport
Distance
513km (319 miles) from Hamilton Island