How to travel from Swan Hill to Jindabyne, Australia

The distance between Swan Hill and Jindabyne is around 616km (383 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 7h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Swan Hill to Jindabyne by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out JindabyneSwan Hill if you're planning a return trip.

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Canberra (CBR) then take the bus to Jindabyne.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    A$335($225)
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Bus

Take the bus to Albury then Canberra and then to Jindabyne.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$145($95)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Jindabyne.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Distance616km (383 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swan Hill and Jindabyne

There are several options for getting from Swan Hill to Jindabyne by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$110 ($73) and will take around 13h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 7h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$115 ($79).

The distance between Swan Hill and Jindabyne is around 616km (383 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 471km (293 miles)

It takes around 12hrs to get from Swan Hill and Jindabyne by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swan Hill to Jindabyne is to drive which takes around 7h 40m and will set you back approx A$115 ($79).

The cheapest way to travel between Swan Hill and Jindabyne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$110 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Swan Hill and Jindabyne. We recommend that you drive to Jindabyne. instead which will take 7h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Swan Hill and Jindabyne. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swan Hill to Jindabyne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albury and Canberra. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12hrs.

V/Line, Greyhound Australia, Murrays Coaches and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Swan Hill and Jindabyne. Buses run once daily and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swan Hill to Jindabyne. We recommend that you take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Canberra (CBR) then take the bus to Jindabyne. instead which will take 8h 25m.

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 Swan Hill and Jindabyne. The distance is around 616km (383 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swan Hill to Jindabyne is to take the bus which takes, on average, 12hrs and will usually cost around A$145 ($95).

How do I get from Swan Hill to Jindabyne

Compare travel optionsbetween Swan Hill and Jindabyne

Transport options from Swan Hill to Jindabyne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus
8h 25m
A$335($225)
twice daily1,011km (628 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12hrs
A$145($95)
once daily926km (575 miles)
Bus via Echuca13h 55m
A$110($73)
6 times a week986km (612 miles)
Drive
7h 40m
A$115($79)
on demand616km (383 miles)

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Airports near Jindabyne

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

MIM
Merimbula Airport (MIM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Jindabyne
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Jindabyne
MYA
Moruya Airport (MYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
149km (92 miles) from Jindabyne