How to travel from Jindabyne to Yamba, Australia
The distance between Jindabyne and Yamba is around 990km (615 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 15m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Jindabyne to Yamba 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 Yamba → Jindabyne if you're planning a return trip.
Bus to Canberra Airport, plane
Take the bus to Canberra Airport then fly from Canberra (CBR) to Coffs Harbour (CFS) then take the bus to Yamba YHA.
- Duration6h 15m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical costA$510($345)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Sydney and then to Yamba YHA.
- Duration16h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$185($125)
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 and then to Grafton Station then take the bus to Yamba Coach Stop Claude St.
- Duration17h 40m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costA$145($100)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jindabyne and Yamba
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Jindabyne to Yamba by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$140 ($95) and will take around 16h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$510 ($345).
The distance between Jindabyne and Yamba is around 990km (615 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 893km (555 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Jindabyne and Yamba by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Jindabyne to Yamba is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx A$510 ($345).
The cheapest way to travel between Jindabyne and Yamba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$140 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Jindabyne and Yamba. We recommend that you take the bus to Canberra Airport then fly from Canberra (CBR) to Coffs Harbour (CFS) then take the bus to Yamba YHA. instead which will take 6h 15m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jindabyne and Yamba. It typically takes around 16h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Jindabyne to Yamba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 50m.
Greyhound Australia, NSW TrainLink and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Jindabyne and Yamba. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 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 Yamba. We recommend that you take the bus to Canberra Airport then fly from Canberra (CBR) to Ballina (BNK) then take the bus to Yamba YHA. instead which will take 6h 40m.
The closest major airport to Yamba is Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) (BNK) which is approximately 70km (43 miles) from Yamba. Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) (CFS) 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 Yamba. The distance is around 1,093km (679 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jindabyne to Yamba is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around A$600 ($400).
Compare travel optionsbetween Jindabyne and Yamba
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus to Canberra Airport, plane + 3 similar | 6h 15m | A$510($345) | once daily | 990km (615 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 40m | A$600($400) | once daily | 1,119km (695 miles) |
| Bus to Canberra Airport, plane | 7h 10m | A$495($330) | once daily | 1,269km (788 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 9h 15m | A$405($275) | twice daily | 1,503km (934 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 16h 50m | A$185($125) | once daily | 1,177km (731 miles) |
| Bus via Canberra Station, Coach Stop | 16h 55m | A$140($95) | 6 times a week | 1,180km (733 miles) |
Bus and Train | 17h 40m | A$145($100) | 6 times a week | 1,251km (777 miles) |
Drive | 11h 55m | A$205($140) | on demand | 1,093km (679 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Jindabyne and Yamba
Airlines
FlyPelican
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Link Airways
Bus companies
Byron Bay Express
Busways
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
NSW TrainLink
Airports near Yamba
The following major airports near Yamba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
- Distance
- 70km (43 miles) from Yamba
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
- Distance
- 101km (63 miles) from Yamba
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 142km (89 miles) from Yamba