How to travel from Rye to Jindabyne, Australia
The distance between Rye and Jindabyne is around 673km (418 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then drive, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Rye to Jindabyne by bus, train, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Jindabyne → Rye if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Train and Plane
Take the bus to Frankston then take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Canberra (CBR) then take the bus to Jindabyne.
- Duration6h 20m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical costA$295($200)
Multiple operators
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Bus
Take the bus to Frankston, Bairnsdale then Centennial Park/Bombala St and then to Jindabyne.
- Duration11h 30m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costA$95($64)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Frankston then take the train to Bairnsdale then take the bus to Centennial Park/Bombala St and then to Jindabyne.
- Duration10h 55m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costA$95($64)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rye and Jindabyne
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Rye to Jindabyne by bus, train, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$95 ($64) and will take around 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then drive, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$420 ($280).
The distance between Rye and Jindabyne is around 673km (418 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 401km (249 miles)
It takes around 10h 55m to get from Rye and Jindabyne by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rye to Jindabyne is to take a ferry, then drive, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx A$420 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Rye and Jindabyne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$95 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Rye and Jindabyne. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Avalon (AVV) then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Canberra (CBR) then take the bus to Jindabyne. instead which will take 6hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rye and Jindabyne. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Rye to Jindabyne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Frankston, Dandenong Station/Foster St, Bairnsdale and Centennial Park/Bombala St. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 11h 30m.
Metropolitan buses, V/Line, Greyhound Australia and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Rye and Jindabyne. Buses run twice a week and take around 11h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rye to Jindabyne. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Avalon (AVV) then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Canberra (CBR) then take the bus to Jindabyne. instead which will take 6hrs.
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 Rye and Jindabyne. The distance is around 673km (418 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rye to Jindabyne is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 10h 55m and will usually cost around A$95 ($64).
Compare travel optionsbetween Rye and Jindabyne
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Train and Plane + 1 similar | 6h 20m | A$295($200) | twice daily | 756km (470 miles) |
| Ferry, Car, Plane and Bus | 6hrs | A$420($280) | twice daily | 1,243km (772 miles) |
Bus | 11h 30m | A$95($64) | twice a week | 729km (453 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 10h 55m | A$95($64) | twice a week | 719km (447 miles) |
| Bus to Frankston, train | 13hrs | A$145($100) | once daily | 925km (575 miles) |
| Bus to Frankston, train | 14h 60m | A$120($80) | 6 times a week | 1,091km (678 miles) |
Drive | 7h 50m | A$130($86) | on demand | 673km (418 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Rye and Jindabyne
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Qatar Airways
Ferry operators
Searoad Ferries
Bus companies
Metropolitan buses
NSW TrainLink
Murrays Coaches
Train operators
V/Line
Metro Trains Melbourne
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