How to travel from Bright to Jindabyne, Australia

The distance between Bright and Jindabyne is around 329km (205 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bright 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.

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

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Take the bus to Ford St/Camp St, Albury then Canberra and then to Jindabyne.

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$95($64)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Wangaratta then take the train to Wagga Wagga Station then take the bus to Canberra Station Coach Stop and then to Jindabyne Coach Stop.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$89($60)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Jindabyne.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance329km (205 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bright and Jindabyne

There are several options for getting from Bright to Jindabyne by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$64 ($43) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$62 ($42).

The distance between Bright and Jindabyne is around 329km (205 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 152km (95 miles)

It takes around 7h 60m to get from Bright and Jindabyne by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bright to Jindabyne is to drive which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx A$62 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Bright and Jindabyne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$64 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bright and Jindabyne. We recommend that you drive to Jindabyne. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bright and Jindabyne. It typically takes around 7h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bright to Jindabyne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ford St/Camp St, Albury and Canberra. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 60m.

V/Line, Public Transport Victoria, Greyhound Australia, Murrays Coaches and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Bright and Jindabyne. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bright to Jindabyne. We recommend that you take the bus to Ford St/Camp St, Albury then Canberra and then to Jindabyne. instead which will take 7h 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 Bright and Jindabyne. The distance is around 329km (205 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bright to Jindabyne is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 60m and will usually cost around A$95 ($64).

How do I get from Bright to Jindabyne

Compare travel optionsbetween Bright and Jindabyne

Transport options from Bright to Jindabyne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
7h 60m
A$95($64)
once daily638km (396 miles)
Bus via Shire Offices/Great Alpine Rd10h 15m
A$64($43)
twice a week638km (397 miles)
Bus and Train
9h 45m
A$89($60)
6 times a week736km (457 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
A$62($42)
on demand329km (205 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