How to travel from Dubbo to Jindabyne, Australia

The distance between Dubbo and Jindabyne is around 577km (358 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m.

5 routes found

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

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Dubbo (DBO) to Canberra (CBR) then take the bus to Jindabyne.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$680($455)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2 then West Row After London Cct and then to Jindabyne.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$86($58)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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Train to Central Station, bus

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

  • Duration12h 50m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$125($83)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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Drive

Drive to Jindabyne.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance577km (358 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dubbo and Jindabyne

There are several options for getting from Dubbo to Jindabyne by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$86 ($58) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$680 ($455).

The distance between Dubbo and Jindabyne is around 577km (358 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 464km (288 miles)

It takes around 9h 10m to get from Dubbo and Jindabyne by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dubbo to Jindabyne is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx A$680 ($455).

The cheapest way to travel between Dubbo and Jindabyne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$86 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dubbo and Jindabyne. We recommend that you fly from Dubbo (DBO) to Canberra (CBR) then take the bus to Jindabyne. instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dubbo and Jindabyne. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dubbo to Jindabyne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2 and West Row After London Cct. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

NSW TrainLink, Greyhound Australia and Murrays Coaches run regular bus services between Dubbo and Jindabyne. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 9h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dubbo to Jindabyne. We recommend that you fly from Dubbo (DBO) to Canberra (CBR) then take the bus to Jindabyne. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Dubbo and Jindabyne. The distance is around 577km (358 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dubbo to Jindabyne is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 10m and will usually cost around A$86 ($58).

How do I get from Dubbo to Jindabyne

Compare travel optionsbetween Dubbo and Jindabyne

Transport options from Dubbo to Jindabyne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
4h 25m
A$680($455)
twice daily726km (451 miles)
Bus
9h 10m
A$86($58)
6 times a week675km (419 miles)
Train to Central Station, bus + 1 similar
12h 50m
A$125($83)
6 times a week952km (592 miles)
Train and Bus12h 55m
A$135($90)
twice daily924km (574 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
A$110($74)
on demand577km (358 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