How to travel from Adelaide to Jindabyne, Australia

The distance between Adelaide and Jindabyne is around 1,121km (697 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Adelaide to Jindabyne 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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Plane and Bus

Fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Canberra (CBR) then take the bus to Jindabyne.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$360($245)
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Bus

Take the bus to Albury then Canberra and then to Jindabyne.

  • Duration20h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$195($130)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Southern Cross and then to Bairnsdale then take the bus to Centennial Park/Bombala St and then to Jindabyne.

  • Duration21h 5m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$205($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Jindabyne.

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Distance1,121km (697 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Adelaide and Jindabyne

There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Jindabyne by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$195 ($130) and will take around 20h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$360 ($245).

The distance between Adelaide and Jindabyne is around 1,121km (697 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 920km (571 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Adelaide and Jindabyne by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Jindabyne is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx A$360 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Jindabyne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$195 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Adelaide and Jindabyne. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Canberra (CBR) then take the bus to Jindabyne. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Adelaide and Jindabyne. It typically takes around 20h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Adelaide to Jindabyne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albury and Canberra. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 15m.

V/Line, Greyhound Australia, Murrays Coaches, NSW TrainLink and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Adelaide and Jindabyne. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Adelaide to Jindabyne. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Canberra (CBR) then take the bus to Jindabyne. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Jindabyne is Merimbula Airport (MIM) (MIM) which is approximately 127km (79 miles) from Jindabyne. Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) and Moruya Airport (MYA) (MYA) 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 Adelaide and Jindabyne. The distance is around 1,121km (697 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Jindabyne is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around A$360 ($245).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Adelaide and Jindabyne

Transport options from Adelaide to Jindabyne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
4h 10m
A$360($245)
twice daily1,152km (716 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
20h 15m
A$195($130)
once daily1,445km (898 miles)
Bus via Melbourne22h 15m
A$200($135)
once daily1,566km (973 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
21h 5m
A$205($140)
twice a week1,489km (925 miles)
Train to Southern Cross, bus23h 55m
A$220($150)
twice a week1,808km (1,124 miles)
Drive
12h 55m
A$215($145)
on demand1,121km (697 miles)

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Airports near Jindabyne

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

MIM
Merimbula Airport (MIM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Jindabyne
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Jindabyne
MYA
Moruya Airport (MYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
149km (92 miles) from Jindabyne