How to travel from Port Augusta to Jindabyne, Australia
The distance between Port Augusta and Jindabyne is around 1,364km (847 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 40m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Port Augusta to Jindabyne 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 Jindabyne → Port Augusta if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Canberra (CBR) then take the bus to Jindabyne.
- Duration5h 40m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical costA$510($345)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Adelaide, Albury then Canberra and then to Jindabyne.
- Duration24h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$280($185)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Adelaide then take the train to Southern Cross and then to Bairnsdale then take the bus to Centennial Park/Bombala St and then to Jindabyne.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costA$280($185)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Augusta and Jindabyne
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Port Augusta to Jindabyne by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$255 ($170) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$510 ($345).
The distance between Port Augusta and Jindabyne is around 1,364km (847 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,086km (675 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Port Augusta and Jindabyne by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Augusta to Jindabyne is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx A$510 ($345).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Augusta and Jindabyne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$255 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Port Augusta and Jindabyne. We recommend that you take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Canberra (CBR) then take the bus to Jindabyne. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Augusta and Jindabyne. It typically takes around 24h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Augusta to Jindabyne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide, Albury and Canberra. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 24h 30m.
Stateliner, Greyhound Australia, V/Line, Murrays Coaches, NSW TrainLink and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Port Augusta and Jindabyne. Buses run once daily and take around 24h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Augusta to Jindabyne. We recommend that you take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Canberra (CBR) then take the bus to Jindabyne. instead which will take 5h 40m.
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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Port Augusta and Jindabyne. The distance is around 1,364km (847 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Augusta to Jindabyne is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around A$510 ($345).
Compare travel optionsbetween Port Augusta and Jindabyne
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 40m | A$510($345) | twice daily | 1,457km (905 miles) |
| Bus to Adelaide, plane | 8h 30m | A$430($290) | twice daily | 1,479km (919 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 24h 30m | A$280($185) | once daily | 1,772km (1,101 miles) |
| Bus via Cavan | 1 day 3h | A$255($170) | once daily | 1,875km (1,165 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 1h | A$280($185) | twice a week | 1,818km (1,130 miles) |
| Bus to Adelaide, train | 1 day 4h | A$280($190) | twice a week | 2,118km (1,316 miles) |
Drive | 15h 25m | A$255($175) | on demand | 1,364km (847 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Port Augusta and Jindabyne
Bus companies
Stateliner
V/Line
Murrays Coaches
NSW TrainLink
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Train operators
Journey Beyond - The Overland
NSW TrainLink XPT
Airports near Jindabyne
The following major airports near Jindabyne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Merimbula Airport (MIM)
- Distance
- 127km (79 miles) from Jindabyne
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
- Distance
- 134km (83 miles) from Jindabyne
Moruya Airport (MYA)
- Distance
- 149km (92 miles) from Jindabyne