How to travel from Echuca to Jindabyne, Australia

The distance between Echuca and Jindabyne is around 500km (311 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Echuca 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 JindabyneEchuca if you're planning a return trip.

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Sunbury then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Canberra (CBR) then take the bus to Jindabyne.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    A$305($205)
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Bus

Take the bus to Albury then Canberra and then to Jindabyne.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$125($83)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$110($75)
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Drive

Drive to Jindabyne.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Distance500km (311 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Echuca and Jindabyne

There are several options for getting from Echuca to Jindabyne by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$89 ($60) and will take around 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$95 ($64).

The distance between Echuca and Jindabyne is around 500km (311 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 348km (216 miles)

It takes around 9h 15m to get from Echuca and Jindabyne by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Echuca to Jindabyne is to drive which takes around 6h 5m and will set you back approx A$95 ($64).

The cheapest way to travel between Echuca and Jindabyne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$89 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Echuca and Jindabyne. We recommend that you drive to Jindabyne. instead which will take 6h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Echuca and Jindabyne. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Echuca to Jindabyne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albury and Canberra. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.

V/Line, Greyhound Australia, Murrays Coaches and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Echuca and Jindabyne. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Echuca to Jindabyne. We recommend that you take the train to Sunbury then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Canberra (CBR) then take the bus to Jindabyne. instead which will take 6h 55m.

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 Echuca and Jindabyne. The distance is around 500km (311 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Echuca to Jindabyne is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 15m and will usually cost around A$125 ($83).

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Transport options from Echuca to Jindabyne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus
6h 55m
A$305($205)
once daily875km (544 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 15m
A$125($83)
once daily767km (476 miles)
Bus via Wagga Wagga Station, Coach Bay 110h 55m
A$89($60)
6 times a week826km (513 miles)
Bus and Train
11h 55m
A$110($75)
6 times a week938km (583 miles)
Drive
6h 5m
A$95($64)
on demand500km (311 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