How much is the bus ticket from Cairns to Bowen?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cairns to Bowen start from $110. The average price for this route is around $149. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Cairns to Bowen?

The average bus travel time from Cairns to Bowen is 19h 15m, covering a distance of 432 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 30m and is operated by Greyhound Australia .

Which bus companies service the Cairns to Bowen route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cairns to Bowen?

The earliest bus departs from Cairns to Bowen at 7:00am. And the latest bus departs at 3:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cairns to Bowen?

A bus trip from Cairns to Bowen generates an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Cairns to Bowen from $101 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cairns to Bowen on January 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	19h 20m	10:20am	BOWEN	Cheapest
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	8h 30m	3:30pm	DELTA	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	8h 40m	3:40pm	BOWEN	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	19h 20m	10:20am	BOWEN	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	19h 20m	10:20am	BOWEN	No tags

Next departures for Cairns to Bowen on January 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	19h 20m	10:20am	BOWEN	Cheapest
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	8h 30m	3:30pm	DELTA	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	8h 40m	3:40pm	BOWEN	No tags
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	8h 40m	3:40pm	BOWEN	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	19h 20m	10:20am	BOWEN	No tags

Next departures for Cairns to Bowen on February 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	19h 20m	10:20am	BOWEN	Cheapest
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	8h 30m	3:30pm	DELTA	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	8h 40m	3:40pm	BOWEN	No tags
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	8h 40m	3:40pm	BOWEN	No tags
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	8h 40m	3:40pm	BOWEN	No tags

Next departures for Cairns to Bowen on February 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	19h 20m	10:20am	BOWEN	Cheapest
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	8h 30m	3:30pm	DELTA	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	8h 40m	3:40pm	BOWEN	No tags
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	8h 40m	3:40pm	BOWEN	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	19h 20m	10:20am	BOWEN	No tags

Next departures for Cairns to Bowen on February 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	19h 20m	10:20am	BOWEN	Cheapest
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	8h 30m	3:30pm	DELTA	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	8h 40m	3:40pm	BOWEN	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	19h 20m	10:20am	BOWEN	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	19h 20m	10:20am	BOWEN	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:31 AM 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.

5bus per day

19h 15mAverage Duration

432 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound Australia

4/52,448 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi3.8

Based on 2448 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at $110

Greyhound Australia Cairns Bowen recent customer reviews

The USB charge didn't work

Sophie V.

February 13, 2023

The bus was clean comfortable and quite and efficient. Friendly staff

Brooke S.

August 1, 2019

AU bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cairns to Bowen by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Cairns to Bowen?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cairns to Bowen start from $110. The average price for this route is around $149. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cairns to Bowen?
The average bus travel time from Cairns to Bowen is 19h 15m, covering a distance of 432 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 30m and is operated by Greyhound Australia.
Which bus companies service the Cairns to Bowen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cairns to Bowen?
The earliest bus departs from Cairns to Bowen at 7:00am. And the latest bus departs at 3:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cairns to Bowen?
A bus trip from Cairns to Bowen generates an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01-27

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01-28

$145

Today

$110

01-30

$116

01-31

No data

02-01

$117

02-02

$111

02-03

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The cheapest trip from Cairns to Bowen was searched and found on Jan 29, 2026 with a price of $110

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 $110 to $245 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 2026-02-02.