How to travel from Airlie Beach to Jindabyne, Australia

The distance between Airlie Beach and Jindabyne is around 2,048km (1,273 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Airlie Beach to Jindabyne by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out JindabyneAirlie Beach if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Cooma (OOM).

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    A$810($545)
Operated byJetstar+ 2 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane, Strathfield Station Everton Rd Stand D then Canberra Station Coach Stop and then to Jindabyne Coach Stop.

  • Duration1 day 16h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$345($230)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then Central Station and then to Canberra Station then take the bus to Jindabyne Coach Stop.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$310($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Jindabyne.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Distance2,250km (1,398 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Airlie Beach and Jindabyne

There are several options for getting from Airlie Beach to Jindabyne by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$310 ($210) and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$810 ($545).

The distance between Airlie Beach and Jindabyne is around 2,048km (1,273 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,795km (1,115 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Airlie Beach and Jindabyne by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Airlie Beach to Jindabyne is to fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx A$810 ($545).

The cheapest way to travel between Airlie Beach and Jindabyne, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$310 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Airlie Beach and Jindabyne. We recommend that you fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Cooma (OOM). instead which will take 5h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Airlie Beach and Jindabyne. It typically takes around 1 day 16h and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Airlie Beach to Jindabyne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, Strathfield Station Everton Rd Stand D, Central Station and Canberra Station Coach Stop. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 16h.

Premier Motor Service, Greyhound Australia and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Airlie Beach and Jindabyne. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 16h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Airlie Beach and Jindabyne. Flights depart from Proserpine (PPP) and arrive at Cooma (OOM) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 3h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Airlie Beach to Jindabyne. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 5h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Airlie Beach to Jindabyne typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Proserpine (PPP) and and arrive into Cooma (OOM).

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 Airlie Beach and Jindabyne. The distance is around 2,250km (1,398 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Airlie Beach to Jindabyne is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around A$810 ($545).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Airlie Beach and Jindabyne

Transport options from Airlie Beach to Jindabyne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
5h 25m
A$810($545)
on demand2,048km (1,273 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 16h
A$345($230)
once a week2,726km (1,694 miles)
Bus via Brisbane1 day 17h
A$435($290)
once daily2,794km (1,736 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 12h
A$310($210)
5 times a week2,569km (1,596 miles)
Drive
1 day 2h
A$425($285)
on demand2,250km (1,398 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