How do you get to Thredbo?
Getting There4.4/10Harder to reach than about 65% of cities
- Railways Ferries
- No train service.
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: thredbo.com.au, nationalparks.nsw.gov.au
Good to know
Good to Know
- The distance between Canberra and Thredbo is approximately 218 km.
- From the car park, Thredbo runs a free shuttle bus to take you around the village.
- You can hire or buy snow chains at a range of different stores on your way to Thredbo, such as ski & snowboard hire stores and service stations. You will find these stores in Cooma, Berridale and Jindabyne. They are also stocked at the BP in Thredbo if you forget them along the way, but we would highly recommend having them before you reach the National Park.
- FlixBus offers a convenient and comfortable way to get to Thredbo from Sydney and Canberra throughout the ski season from June to August.
- Murrays coaches run direct from Canberra to Jindabyne (gateway town, 30min from Thredbo) - seasonal service.
Airports
Canberra Airport
- Details
- Canberra Airport is located 2.5 hours away from Thredbo, rent a car or catch a private transfer for the rest of the journey.
- Distance Km
- 215
- Distance Time By Car
- 2.5 hours
Snowy Mountains Airport (Cooma)
- Details
- A variety of options are available to passengers arriving at or departing from the Snowy Mountains Airport. Airport shuttle, private transfers, rental cars and taxis service the airport. Regional Express Airlines (REX) fly weekday return services from Sydney in the summer season and daily services in the snow season to the Snowy Mountains Airport.
- Distance Km
- 80
- Distance Time By Car
- 1 hour
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
- Details
- Main international gateway; requires ground transport onward to Thredbo.
- Distance Km
- 480
- Distance Time By Car
- 5.5 hours
Driving
- Winter Requirements
- It's compulsory for all 2WD vehicles to carry snow chains in winter, between June and October long weekends. The Roads and Maritime Service (RMS) recommends snow chains are carried by all vehicles driving in the park in winter, including 4WD and AWD, in the event of extreme weather.
From Sydney
- Distance Km
- 480
- Travel time
- 5.5 hours
- Notes
- The fastest way to get from Sydney to Thredbo is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs $60 - $90.
From Canberra
- Distance Km
- 215
- Travel time
- 2.5 hours
- Notes
- The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Thredbo is to bus which costs $18 - $30 and takes 3h 30m. The fastest way to get from Canberra to Thredbo is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $27 - $40.
Bus Services
Operators
FlixBus Australia
- From Sydney
- There is a direct bus departing from Sydney Central Station station and arriving at Thredbo. Services depart six times a week.
- From Canberra
- There is a direct bus departing from Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre and arriving at Thredbo. Services depart four times a day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
Snowy Mountains Shuttles
- Details
- Daily return shuttle bus service from Jindabyne (and surrounds) to Thredbo. Luxury VIP 4×4 private and transport ex Canberra and Snowy Mountains airports. Shared Snowy Mountains airport shuttle for guest staying in Thredbo or Jindabyne.
Snow Alliance
- Details
- Private charters from Sydney, Canberra, Snowy Mountains Airport, Jindabyne to Thredbo. All drivers professionally driver trained. Experience being driven to the snow by the professionals with over 10 years experience. Safety and reliability are at the forefront of our business.
Snowlink Shuttle
- Details
- Operating a daily door to door return Shuttle Bus service during Winter from your accommodation in Jindabyne to/from the Thredbo Information Centre. Private charter also available all year for small groups attending events at Thredbo.
Public Parking
Thredbo has a variety of car parks close to the village and mountain for both day visitors and overnight stays. For the best access we recommend parking at Friday Flat (P4), Thredbo's main parking zone.
Village Shuttle
Throughout winter a free shuttle bus service operates around Thredbo Village to make getting around easier and more convenient for all visitors.
Railways Ferries
No train service.
National Park Entry
- Winter Vehicle
- A$29
- Winter Motorcycles
- A$12
- Rest Of Year Vehicle
- A$17
- Winter Bus Passenger Adult
- A$11
- Notes
- Winter (June to October long weekends): $29 per vehicle per day (24hrs from purchase); motorcycles $12; bus passengers $11.45 per adult, $3.60 per child per day. Plan ahead and buy your NPWS Annual All Parks Pass online at nswparkspass.info before arriving. The new digital passes are valid instantly from purchase.
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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