The distance between Palm Cove and Jindabyne is around 2,279km (1,416 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 55m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Palm Cove to Jindabyne by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Jindabyne → Palm Cove if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Canberra (CBR) then take the bus to Jindabyne.
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Take the bus to Brisbane, Strathfield Station Everton Rd Stand D then Canberra Station Coach Stop and then to Jindabyne Coach Stop.
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Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then Central Station and then to Canberra Station then take the bus to Jindabyne Coach Stop.
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There are several options for getting from Palm Cove to Jindabyne by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$375 ($250) and will take around 1 day 22h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$875 ($590).
The distance between Palm Cove and Jindabyne is around 2,279km (1,416 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,206km (1,371 miles)
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Palm Cove and Jindabyne by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 7h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Palm Cove to Jindabyne is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx A$875 ($590).
The cheapest way to travel between Palm Cove and Jindabyne, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$375 ($250) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Palm Cove and Jindabyne. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Canberra (CBR) then take the bus to Jindabyne. instead which will take 5h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Palm Cove and Jindabyne. It typically takes around 2 days 4h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Palm Cove to Jindabyne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cairns Central Terminus, Brisbane, King George Square 2F and Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 4h.
Premier Motor Service, Greyhound Australia and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Palm Cove and Jindabyne. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Palm Cove to Jindabyne. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Canberra (CBR) then take the bus to Jindabyne. instead which will take 5h 55m.
The closest major airport to Jindabyne is Merimbula Airport (MIM) (MIM) which is approximately 127km (79 miles) from Jindabyne. Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) and Moruya Airport (MYA) (MYA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Palm Cove and Jindabyne. The distance is around 2,724km (1,692 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 7h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palm Cove to Jindabyne is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around A$875 ($590).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 5h 55m | A$875($590) | twice daily | 2,279km (1,416 miles) |
Bus via Brisbane + 1 similar | 2 days 3h | A$470($315) | once a week | 3,424km (2,128 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 4h | A$455($305) | once daily | 3,486km (2,166 miles) |
Train and Bus | 1 day 22h | A$375($250) | 5 times a week | 3,162km (1,965 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 7h | A$515($345) | on demand | 2,724km (1,692 miles) |
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NSW TrainLink
The following major airports near Jindabyne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.