How to travel from Jindabyne to Darwin, Australia
The distance between Jindabyne and Darwin is around 3,329km (2,069 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Jindabyne to Darwin by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Darwin → Jindabyne if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Canberra Airport then fly from Canberra (CBR) to Darwin (DRW).
- Duration7hrs
- Flight time4h 35m
- Typical costA$960($645)
Multiple operators
Bus
Take the bus to Canberra, Albury, 85 Franklin St then Alice Springs and then to Darwin.
- Duration2 days 15h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$690($465)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Cooma and then to Traralgon then take the train to Southern Cross then Adelaide and then to Darwin.
- Duration3 days 4h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costA$1,140($765)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jindabyne and Darwin
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Jindabyne to Darwin by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$690 ($465) and will take around 2 days 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 7hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$960 ($645).
The distance between Jindabyne and Darwin is around 3,329km (2,069 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,202km (1,990 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Jindabyne and Darwin by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 17h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Jindabyne to Darwin is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx A$960 ($645).
The cheapest way to travel between Jindabyne and Darwin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$690 ($465) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Jindabyne and Darwin. We recommend that you take the bus to Canberra Airport then fly from Canberra (CBR) to Darwin (DRW). instead which will take 7hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jindabyne and Darwin. It typically takes around 2 days 15h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Jindabyne to Darwin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Canberra, Albury, 85 Franklin St and Alice Springs. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 15h.
Greyhound Australia, Murrays Coaches, NSW TrainLink and V/Line run regular bus services between Jindabyne and Darwin. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 15h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jindabyne to Darwin. We recommend that you take the bus to Canberra Airport then fly from Canberra (CBR) to Darwin (DRW). instead which will take 7hrs.
The closest major airport to Darwin is Darwin International Airport (DRW) (DRW) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Darwin. Maningrida Airport (MNG) (MNG) and Kununurra Airport (KNX) (KNX) 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 Jindabyne and Darwin. The distance is around 4,085km (2,538 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 17h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jindabyne to Darwin is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around A$960 ($645).
Compare travel optionsbetween Jindabyne and Darwin
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane | 7hrs | A$960($645) | twice daily | 3,329km (2,069 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 15h | A$690($465) | once daily | 4,498km (2,795 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 3 days 4h | A$1,140($765) | twice a week | 4,495km (2,793 miles) |
| Bus to Canberra Station, Coach Stop, train | 3 days 6h | A$1,150($775) | twice a week | 4,803km (2,985 miles) |
| Bus to Canberra Station, Coach Stop, train | 3 days 16h | A$1,375($925) | once a week | 5,169km (3,212 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 17h | A$770($520) | on demand | 4,085km (2,538 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Jindabyne and Darwin
Bus companies
Murrays Coaches
NSW TrainLink
V/Line
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Train operators
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
NSW TrainLink XPT
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Airports near Darwin
The following major airports near Darwin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Darwin International Airport (DRW)
- Distance
- 7km (4 miles) from Darwin
Maningrida Airport (MNG)
- Distance
- 371km (231 miles) from Darwin
Kununurra Airport (KNX)
- Distance
- 435km (270 miles) from Darwin