There are 8 ways to get from Adelaide to Nimbin by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus
best- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane ADL - OOL
- Take the bus from Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall to Cullen St Before Sibley Stbus
7h 22mBus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St to Blende St After Bromide Stbus 584
- Take the train from Broken Hill Station to Central Stationtrain 446
- Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
36h 20m$189–412Bus
- Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus
- Take the bus from Albury to Sydney International Airportbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Lismorebus
37h 38m$214–448Drive 1,921.9 km
- Drive from Adelaide to Nimbincar 1,921.9 km
22h 13m$350–505Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane ADL - BNK
10h 1m$257–625Train
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Kyogle Stationtrain 31
36h 56m$447–994Train, bus
- Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Murwillumbahbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall to Nimbin Central Schoolbus 630
2d 14hTrain, bus via Sydney
- Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Central Stationtrain Adl-Syd 2026
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Ballina Service Centerbus Au001
3d 6h$508–7,269
Adelaide to Nimbin by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Nimbin is to bus and train which costs $180 - $420 and takes 36h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Nimbin is to fly which takes 10h 1m and costs $250 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide to Nimbin. However, there are services departing from 85 Franklin St and arriving at Cullen St Before Thorburn St via Albury, Sydney International Airport, Central Station and Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Adelaide station to Nimbin station. However, there are services departing from Adelaide Station and arriving at Kyogle Station via Southern Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 56m.
The distance between Adelaide and Nimbin is 1695 km. The road distance is 1921.9 km.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Nimbin without a car is to bus and train which takes 36h 20m and costs $180 - $420.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Adelaide to Nimbin, including transfers.
Adelaide to Nimbin bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from 85 Franklin St station.
Adelaide to Nimbin train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Adelaide Station.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Nimbin is to bus which takes 37h 38m and costs $210 - $450. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $250 - $650 and takes 10h 1m, you could also train, which costs $440 - $1,000 and takes 36h 56m.
What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Nimbin, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from 85 Franklin St to Cullen St Before Thorburn St via Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Albury, Sydney International Airport, Sydney Central Station, Central Station, and Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St in around 37h 38m. Alternatively, Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) every 4 hours.
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–490
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–490
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Broken Hill Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $70–110
- First Class
- $100–160
- Phone
- +61 2 6677 9394
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall to Cullen St Before Sibley St
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.transportnsw.info
Bus from Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall to Nimbin Central School
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.transportnsw.info
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Booking & Getting There
Adelaide to Nimbin bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Albury Station/Hume Hwy.
Nimbin is 30 min ahead of Adelaide. It is currently 11:50 PM in Adelaide and 12:20 AM in Nimbin.
Adelaide to Nimbin train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Nimbin is 1922 km. It takes approximately 22h 13m to drive from Adelaide to Nimbin.
There are 74+ hotels available in Nimbin.

