How to travel from Bundaberg to Palm Cove, Australia

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.

5 routes found

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.

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Fly

Fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Cairns (CNS).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$745($500)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Cairns.

  • Duration21h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$225($155)

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Palm Cove.

  • Duration18h 40m
  • Distance1,380km (858 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bundaberg and Palm Cove

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bundaberg and Palm Cove

Transport options from Bundaberg to Palm Cove
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 20m
A$745($500)
twice daily1,715km (1,066 miles)
Bus and Plane6h 15m
A$825($555)
once daily1,780km (1,106 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
21h 15m
A$225($155)
once daily1,489km (925 miles)
Bus to Cairns Central Station21h 15m
A$215($145)
once daily1,476km (917 miles)
Drive
18h 40m
A$260($175)
on demand1,380km (858 miles)

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Airports near Palm Cove

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

CNS
Cairns Airport (CNS)
International Airport
Distance
17km (11 miles) from Palm Cove
CTN
Cooktown Airport (CTN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
154km (96 miles) from Palm Cove
PMK
Palm Island Airport (PMK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
243km (151 miles) from Palm Cove