How to travel from Ballarat to Jindabyne, Australia

The distance between Ballarat and Jindabyne is around 664km (413 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 7h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Ballarat to Jindabyne by 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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Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St then Canberra and then to Jindabyne.

  • Duration11h 60m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$155($105)
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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.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$115($76)
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Drive

Drive to Jindabyne.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Distance664km (413 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballarat and Jindabyne

There are several options for getting from Ballarat to Jindabyne by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$115 ($76) and will take around 11h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 7h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$125 ($85).

The distance between Ballarat and Jindabyne is around 664km (413 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 441km (274 miles)

It takes around 11h 60m to get from Ballarat and Jindabyne by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ballarat to Jindabyne is to drive which takes around 7h 35m and will set you back approx A$125 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Ballarat and Jindabyne, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$115 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ballarat and Jindabyne. We recommend that you drive to Jindabyne. instead which will take 7h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballarat and Jindabyne. It typically takes around 11h 60m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballarat to Jindabyne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Canberra. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 60m.

V/Line, Firefly Express, Greyhound Australia, Murrays Coaches and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Ballarat and Jindabyne. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 11h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballarat to Jindabyne. We recommend that you take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St then Canberra and then to Jindabyne. instead which will take 11h 60m.

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 Ballarat and Jindabyne. The distance is around 664km (413 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballarat to Jindabyne is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 60m and will usually cost around A$155 ($105).

How do I get from Ballarat to Jindabyne

Compare travel optionsbetween Ballarat and Jindabyne

Transport options from Ballarat to Jindabyne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
11h 60m
A$155($105)
6 times a week963km (598 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
11h 10m
A$115($76)
twice a week795km (494 miles)
Train to Southern Cross, bus12h 25m
A$115($78)
4 times a week954km (593 miles)
Train to Southern Cross, bus13h 60m
A$130($86)
6 times a week1,114km (692 miles)
Drive
7h 35m
A$125($85)
on demand664km (413 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