How to travel from Jindabyne to Tin Can Bay, Australia
The distance between Jindabyne and Tin Can Bay is around 1,375km (854 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 35m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Jindabyne to Tin Can Bay by bus, plane, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tin Can Bay → Jindabyne if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Canberra Airport then fly from Canberra (CBR) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the bus to Wallu.
- Duration6h 35m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical costA$1,020($685)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Sydney, Brisbane then Gympie and then to Dolphin Ave at Dolphin Shopping Centre HnR.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$210($140)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Canberra Station Coach Stop then take the train to Central Station then take the bus to Beenleigh then take the train to Eagle Junction station platform 2 then take the bus to Gympie and then to Dolphin Ave at Dolphin Shopping Centre HnR.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$225($150)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jindabyne and Tin Can Bay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Jindabyne to Tin Can Bay by bus, plane, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$205 ($140) and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,020 ($685).
The distance between Jindabyne and Tin Can Bay is around 1,375km (854 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,241km (771 miles)
It takes around 6h 35m to get from Jindabyne and Tin Can Bay by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Jindabyne to Tin Can Bay is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx A$1,020 ($685).
The cheapest way to travel between Jindabyne and Tin Can Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$205 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Jindabyne and Tin Can Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Canberra Airport then fly from Canberra (CBR) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the bus to Wallu. instead which will take 6h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jindabyne and Tin Can Bay. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Jindabyne to Tin Can Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Strathfield Station Albert Rd Stand G, Brisbane, Gympie and Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.
Greyhound Australia, NSW TrainLink, Premier Motor Service and Polleys Coaches run regular bus services between Jindabyne and Tin Can Bay. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 2h 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 Tin Can Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Canberra Airport then fly from Canberra (CBR) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the bus to Wallu. instead which will take 6h 35m.
The closest major airport to Tin Can Bay is Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) (HVB) which is approximately 63km (39 miles) from Tin Can Bay. Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) 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 Tin Can Bay. The distance is around 1,561km (970 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jindabyne to Tin Can Bay is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around A$1,020 ($685).
Compare travel optionsbetween Jindabyne and Tin Can Bay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 6h 35m | A$1,020($685) | once daily | 1,501km (933 miles) |
| Bus to Canberra Airport, plane | 7h 50m | A$645($435) | 5 times a week | 1,375km (854 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 2h | A$210($140) | once a week | 1,678km (1,042 miles) |
| Bus via Sydney | 1 day 6h | A$205($140) | 5 times a week | 1,772km (1,101 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 6h | A$225($150) | 5 times a week | 1,805km (1,122 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Taxi | 24hrs | A$445($300) | 6 times a week | 1,703km (1,058 miles) |
Drive | 17h 10m | A$295($200) | on demand | 1,561km (970 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Jindabyne and Tin Can Bay
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
Polleys Coaches
NSW TrainLink
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Airports near Tin Can Bay
The following major airports near Tin Can Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
- Distance
- 63km (39 miles) from Tin Can Bay
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 170km (106 miles) from Tin Can Bay
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 260km (162 miles) from Tin Can Bay