The distance between Bundaberg and Palm Cove is around 1,380km (858 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 20m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Bundaberg to Palm Cove by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Palm Cove → Bundaberg if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Cairns (CNS).
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There are several options for getting from Bundaberg to Palm Cove by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$215 ($145) and will take around 21h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$745 ($500).
The distance between Bundaberg and Palm Cove is around 1,380km (858 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,139km (707 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Bundaberg and Palm Cove by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bundaberg to Palm Cove is to fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx A$745 ($500).
The cheapest way to travel between Bundaberg and Palm Cove, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$215 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Bundaberg and Palm Cove. We recommend that you fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bundaberg and Palm Cove. It typically takes around 21h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bundaberg to Palm Cove. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cairns. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 15m.
Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Bundaberg and Palm Cove. Buses run once daily and take around 21h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Bundaberg and Palm Cove. Flights depart from Bundaberg (BDB) and arrive at Cairns (CNS) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 3h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Bundaberg to Palm Cove. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 4h 20m (not including layover time).
The flight from Bundaberg to Palm Cove typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Bundaberg (BDB) and and arrive into Cairns (CNS).
The closest major airport to Palm Cove is Cairns Airport (CNS) (CNS) which is approximately 17km (11 miles) from Palm Cove. Cooktown Airport (CTN) (CTN) and Palm Island Airport (PMK) (PMK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bundaberg and Palm Cove. The distance is around 1,380km (858 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bundaberg to Palm Cove is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around A$745 ($500).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 4h 20m | A$745($500) | twice daily | 1,715km (1,066 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 6h 15m | A$825($555) | once daily | 1,780km (1,106 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 21h 15m | A$225($155) | once daily | 1,489km (925 miles) |
Bus to Cairns Central Station | 21h 15m | A$215($145) | once daily | 1,476km (917 miles) |
Drive | 18h 40m | A$260($175) | on demand | 1,380km (858 miles) |
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The following major airports near Palm Cove offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.