How to travel from Ballina to Jindabyne, Australia

The distance between Ballina and Jindabyne is around 1,026km (637 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Ballina 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 Ballina (BNK) to Canberra (CBR) then take the bus to Jindabyne.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$635($430)
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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney and then to Jindabyne.

  • Duration19h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$200($135)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Casino Station Coach Bay then take the train to Central Station and then to Canberra Station then take the bus to Jindabyne Coach Stop.

  • Duration19h 25m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$170($115)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Jindabyne.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Distance1,160km (721 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballina and Jindabyne

There are several options for getting from Ballina to Jindabyne by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$150 ($100) and will take around 19h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$635 ($430).

The distance between Ballina and Jindabyne is around 1,026km (637 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 959km (596 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Ballina and Jindabyne by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ballina to Jindabyne is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx A$635 ($430).

The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Jindabyne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$150 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Jindabyne. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Canberra (CBR) then take the bus to Jindabyne. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballina and Jindabyne. It typically takes around 19h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballina to Jindabyne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 10m.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Ballina and Jindabyne. Buses run once daily and take around 19h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballina to Jindabyne. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Canberra (CBR) then take the bus to Jindabyne. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Ballina and Jindabyne. The distance is around 1,160km (721 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballina to Jindabyne is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around A$635 ($430).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ballina and Jindabyne

Transport options from Ballina to Jindabyne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
4h 45m
A$635($430)
twice daily1,026km (637 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 40m
A$475($320)
twice daily1,170km (727 miles)
Fly to Merimbula (MIM), bus6h 5m
A$530($355)
twice daily1,173km (729 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
19h 10m
A$200($135)
once daily1,275km (792 miles)
Bus via Chatswood19h 25m
A$150($100)
6 times a week1,283km (797 miles)
Bus and Train
19h 25m
A$170($115)
6 times a week1,359km (844 miles)
Drive
12h 45m
A$220($150)
on demand1,160km (721 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