How to travel from Jindabyne to Geelong, Australia

The distance between Jindabyne and Geelong is around 642km (399 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Jindabyne to Geelong by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Canberra Airport then fly from Canberra (CBR) to Avalon (AVV).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$405($270)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Canberra then Melbourne and then to Geelong.

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$150($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Cooma and then to Traralgon then take the train to Southern Cross and then to Geelong.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$110($74)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Geelong.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance642km (399 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jindabyne and Geelong

There are several options for getting from Jindabyne to Geelong by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$110 ($74) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$405 ($270).

The distance between Jindabyne and Geelong is around 642km (399 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 423km (263 miles)

It takes around 11h 15m to get from Jindabyne and Geelong by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jindabyne to Geelong is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx A$405 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Jindabyne and Geelong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$110 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jindabyne and Geelong. We recommend that you take the bus to Canberra Airport then fly from Canberra (CBR) to Avalon (AVV). instead which will take 5hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jindabyne and Geelong. It typically takes around 11h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jindabyne to Geelong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Canberra and Melbourne. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 35m.

Greyhound Australia, Murrays Coaches, NSW TrainLink and V/Line run regular bus services between Jindabyne and Geelong. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 35m 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 Geelong. We recommend that you take the bus to Canberra Airport then fly from Canberra (CBR) to Avalon (AVV). instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Geelong is Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Geelong. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) and King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) 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 Geelong. The distance is around 642km (399 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jindabyne to Geelong is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 11h 15m and will usually cost around A$110 ($74).

How do I get from Jindabyne to Geelong

Compare travel optionsbetween Jindabyne and Geelong

Transport options from Jindabyne to Geelong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
5hrs
A$405($270)
twice daily1,188km (738 miles)
Bus
11h 35m
A$150($100)
once daily939km (583 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
11h 15m
A$110($74)
twice a week773km (481 miles)
Bus to Canberra Station, Coach Stop, train12h 15m
A$110($75)
4 times a week921km (572 miles)
Bus to Canberra Station, Coach Stop, train13hrs
A$125($83)
6 times a week1,081km (672 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
A$120($82)
on demand642km (399 miles)

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Airports near Geelong

The following major airports near Geelong offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
17km (10 miles) from Geelong
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Geelong
KNS
King Island Airport (KNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
197km (122 miles) from Geelong