There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Lake Jindabyne by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Canberra
best- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Snowy Region Visitor Centrebus 775
7h 7m$107–156Drive 446 km
cheapest- Drive from Sydney to Lake Jindabynecar 446 km
5h 14m$80–116Train, bus
- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
- Take the bus from Canberra Station, Coach Stop to Snowy Region Visitor Centrebus 775
7h 46m$95–142Fly to Canberra International Airport, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
- Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Snowy Region Visitor Centrebus
6h 51m$316–567Bus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Jindabyne Coach Stopbus Au111-2
7h 43m$116–174Fly to Merimbula Airport, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane SYD - MIM
- Take the bus from Park St At Wonga St to Centennial Park, Bombala Stbus
- Take the bus from Cooma Public School, Vale St to Eucumbene Rd Before Kosciuszko Rdbus
8h 52m$276–424
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Lake Jindabyne is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Lake Jindabyne is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Lake Jindabyne. However, there are services departing from Sydney Central Station and arriving at Snowy Region Visitor Centre via Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between Sydney and Lake Jindabyne is 480 km. The road distance is 446 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Lake Jindabyne without a car is to bus via Canberra which takes 7h 7m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Sydney to Lake Jindabyne, including transfers.
Sydney to Lake Jindabyne bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney Central Station.
Sydney to Lake Jindabyne bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Canberra station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Lake Jindabyne is 446 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Sydney to Lake Jindabyne.
There are 592+ hotels available in Lake Jindabyne.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Lake Jindabyne, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Sydney Central Station to Lake Jindabyne via Canberra, Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St, and Snowy Region Visitor Centre in around 7h 7m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–410
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Merimbula Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–300
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–350
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Merimbula Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–350
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport via Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $340–750
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Jindabyne Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Snowy Region Visitor Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Canberra Station, Coach Stop to Snowy Region Visitor Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–23
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Snowy Region Visitor Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Park St At Wonga St to Centennial Park, Bombala St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Cooma Public School, Vale St to Eucumbene Rd Before Kosciuszko Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Best ways to travel around Australia
Read the travel guide
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide






