Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | DELTA | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | DELTA | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | BOWEN | No tags | ||||
| Bus | 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | BOWEN | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:22 PM AEST.
Get from Cairns to Bowen
The journey takes about 19 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $109, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Compare bus companies
Based on 2362 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 WiFi. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at $109
Greyhound Australia Cairns Bowen recent customer reviews
The USB charge didn't work
Sophie V.
The bus was clean comfortable and quite and efficient. Friendly staff
Brooke S.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cairns to Bowen by bus
What is the travel distance from Cairns to Bowen?
It's about 433 km (269 miles) from Cairns to Bowen.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cairns to Bowen was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $105To 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 $105 to $240 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 $105 which is on 2025-11-27.
