Bus Tickets from Cairns to Bowen

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cairns to Bowen on November 16
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound AustraliaBus
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
DELTACheapestFastest
Greyhound AustraliaBus
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
BOWENNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 8:31 PM AEST.

Get from Cairns to Bowen

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 19 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $110, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
19h 15mAverage Duration
432 kmDistance
11kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cairns to Bowen by bus

  1. What is the travel distance from Cairns to Bowen?

    It's about 433 km (269 miles) from Cairns to Bowen.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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11-15
$140
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$148
11-17
$111
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cairns to Bowen was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $111

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cairns to Bowen, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $111 to $250 for a bus ticket from Cairns to Bowen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $111 which is on 2025-11-17.

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