How to travel from Jindabyne to Wollongong, Australia

The distance between Jindabyne and Wollongong is around 413km (257 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Jindabyne to Wollongong 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, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Canberra Airport then fly from Canberra (CBR) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    A$295($200)
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Take the bus to Canberra and then to Wollongong Station Station St.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$79($53)
Operated by

Murrays Coaches

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Canberra Station Coach Stop then take the train to Moss Vale Station then take the bus to Wollongong Station Station St.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$59($40)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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Drive

Drive to Wollongong.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance416km (259 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jindabyne and Wollongong

There are several options for getting from Jindabyne to Wollongong by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$59 ($40) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$295 ($200).

The distance between Jindabyne and Wollongong is around 413km (257 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 303km (188 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Jindabyne and Wollongong by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jindabyne to Wollongong is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx A$295 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Jindabyne and Wollongong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$59 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jindabyne and Wollongong. We recommend that you take the bus to Canberra Airport then fly from Canberra (CBR) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jindabyne and Wollongong. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jindabyne to Wollongong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Canberra. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

Greyhound Australia, Murrays Coaches and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Jindabyne and Wollongong. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 50m 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 Wollongong. We recommend that you take the bus to Canberra Airport then fly from Canberra (CBR) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station. instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Wollongong is Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) which is approximately 61km (38 miles) from Wollongong. Moruya Airport (MYA) (MYA) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) 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 Wollongong. The distance is around 416km (259 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jindabyne to Wollongong is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around A$79 ($53).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jindabyne and Wollongong

Transport options from Jindabyne to Wollongong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train
4h 30m
A$295($200)
twice daily488km (303 miles)
Bus
5h 50m
A$79($53)
twice daily413km (257 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 55m
A$59($40)
6 times a week428km (266 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
A$79($53)
on demand416km (259 miles)

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Airports near Wollongong

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

SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Wollongong
MYA
Moruya Airport (MYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
178km (110 miles) from Wollongong
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
184km (114 miles) from Wollongong