How to travel from Bundaberg to Townsville, Australia

The distance between Bundaberg and Townsville is around 973km (604 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bundaberg to Townsville by plane, bus, train 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 Townsville (TSV).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    A$455($305)
Operated by

Qantas

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Train

Take the train to Townsville.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$135($90)
Operated by

Queensland Rail Travel

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Bus

Take the bus to Townsville.

  • Duration14h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$195($130)
Operated byGreyhound Australia+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Townsville.

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Distance1,011km (628 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bundaberg and Townsville

There are several options for getting from Bundaberg to Townsville by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$135 ($90) and will take around 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$455 ($305).

The distance between Bundaberg and Townsville is around 973km (604 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 844km (525 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Bundaberg and Townsville by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bundaberg to Townsville is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx A$455 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Bundaberg and Townsville, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$135 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bundaberg and Townsville. It typically takes around 13h 15m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bundaberg and Townsville with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a week and takes 13h 15m.

Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Bundaberg and Townsville. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 13h 15m, 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 Townsville. It typically takes around 14h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bundaberg and Townsville with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 14h 45m.

Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Bundaberg and Townsville. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

There is no direct flight from Bundaberg to Townsville. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).

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

The closest major airport to Townsville is Townsville Airport (TSV) (TSV) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Townsville. Palm Island Airport (PMK) (PMK) 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 Townsville. The distance is around 1,011km (628 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bundaberg to Townsville is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around A$455 ($305).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bundaberg and Townsville

Transport options from Bundaberg to Townsville
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 25m
A$455($305)
every 20 mins1,414km (878 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 20m
A$525($355)
once daily1,479km (919 miles)
Train
13h 15m
A$135($90)
5 times a week973km (604 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 45m
A$195($130)
once daily1,084km (674 miles)
Bus via Miriam Vale14h 45m
A$135($90)
once daily1,070km (665 miles)
Drive
14h 15m
A$135($90)
on demand1,011km (628 miles)

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Airports near Townsville

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

TSV
Townsville Airport (TSV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Townsville
PMK
Palm Island Airport (PMK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Townsville
CNS
Cairns Airport (CNS)
International Airport
Distance
288km (179 miles) from Townsville