How to travel from Bundaberg to Proserpine, Australia

The distance between Bundaberg and Proserpine is around 723km (449 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bundaberg to Proserpine by bus, train, car and plane. 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 Proserpine (PPP).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    A$745($500)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Proserpine.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$74($50)
Operated by

Premier Motor Service

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Train

Take the train to Proserpine.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$89($60)
Operated by

Queensland Rail Travel

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Drive

Drive to Proserpine.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Distance746km (464 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bundaberg and Proserpine

There are several options for getting from Bundaberg to Proserpine by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$74 ($50) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$745 ($500).

The distance between Bundaberg and Proserpine is around 723km (449 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 629km (391 miles)

It takes around 9h 40m to get from Bundaberg and Proserpine by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bundaberg to Proserpine is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx A$745 ($500).

The cheapest way to travel between Bundaberg and Proserpine, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$74 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bundaberg and Proserpine. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bundaberg and Proserpine with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a week and takes 10hrs.

Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Bundaberg and Proserpine. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 10hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bundaberg and Proserpine. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bundaberg and Proserpine with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 9h 40m.

Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Bundaberg and Proserpine. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bundaberg and Proserpine. Flights depart from Bundaberg (BDB) and arrive at Proserpine (PPP) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Bundaberg to Proserpine. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Bundaberg to Proserpine typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Bundaberg (BDB) and and arrive into Proserpine (PPP).

The closest major airport to Proserpine is Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) (PPP) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Proserpine. Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) (HTI) and Cairns Airport (CNS) (CNS) 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 Proserpine. The distance is around 746km (464 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bundaberg to Proserpine is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 40m and will usually cost around A$74 ($50).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bundaberg and Proserpine

Transport options from Bundaberg to Proserpine
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 30m
A$745($500)
twice daily1,207km (750 miles)
Plane and Train4h 55m
A$670($450)
5 times a week1,231km (765 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 25m
A$515($345)
once daily1,272km (790 miles)
Bus
9h 40m
A$74($50)
once daily758km (471 miles)
Train
10hrs
A$89($60)
5 times a week723km (449 miles)
Drive
10h 30m
A$140($95)
on demand746km (464 miles)

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Airports near Proserpine

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

PPP
Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Proserpine
HTI
Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Proserpine
CNS
Cairns Airport (CNS)
International Airport
Distance
492km (306 miles) from Proserpine