FlixBus Australia launches direct Sydney and Canberra services to the Snowy Mountains for budget-friendly winter getaways

Sydney, Australia –  FlixBus, Australia’s fastest-growing interstate coach service today announced the launch of two new direct routes connecting Sydney and Canberra to Jindabyne, Thredbo and Perisher Ski Tube. The routes will also include stops at Sydney Domestic Airport, Canberra airport and Cooma.

Commencing on 6 June 2026, the Sydney to Thredbo service will run six days a week (everyday bar Wednesdays) and the additional Canberra to Thredbo service will run on Saturdays and Sundays, with additional services on public holidays and during the school holiday period in July.

FlixBus Australia Senior Managing Director, Yvan Lefranc-Morin said, “We’re excited to give Australians and people travelling in Australia a budget-friendly, convenient and flexible option to reach two of Australia’s most popular ski stations.”
 

Flexible budget-friendly transport to Australia’s most popular ski resorts

By adding a direct service to the Thredbo-Perisher area, FlixBus is making it easier for visitors to plan their winter trips to two of the best alpine and ski resorts in Australia. Travellers will be able to go straight from Sydney, Canberra or their respective airports to Jindabyne, Thredbo or Perisher Ski Tube – saving time and money to make the best of their winter holidays.

The new route makes a skiing trip to the Australian Alps possible without the exhausting drive, the hassle of chains, and parking availability at the Ski Tube.

FlixBus Senior Managing Director Yvan Lefranc-Morin said, “Ski resorts in Australia have the reputation of being very expensive. This has historically prevented Australians from making the most of the snow season. With this new route, we hope to make a winter holiday to Australia’s biggest ski resorts more accessible – whether you are a solo traveller hopping in for a quick ski weekend, a family planning a holiday getaway, or friends gearing up for a snow trip.”

Winter Tourism in Australia reaches new heights

Located just a few hours south of Canberra, the Thredbo-Perisher area is one of Australia’s premium winter destinations, situated in NSW’s Kosciuszko National Park. Perisher is known as the Southern Hemisphere’s largest resort, while Thredbo is home to Australia’s longest ski runs. Both are renowned bases for winter activities like skiing and snowboarding, and offer year-round mountain hiking and biking.

Winter tourism in Australia has been increasingly gaining in popularity over the last few years. The Snowy Mountains recorded the strongest year-on-year growth in regional occupancy rates in 2025 up 8.9% and it is expected to continue to grow as adventure tourism is also on the rise. 

The new routes will be operated by existing local bus partner Deanes Coaches Group, proudly owned and operated by the Deane family.

General Manager Alyson Deane is a former member of the Australian Ski Team, specialising in Super G and Downhill Alpine. She said, “It’s incredibly special for us to be part of improving access to the Snowy Mountains. Having represented Australia in alpine skiing, I know how influential time in the mountains can be to build confidence, resilience and lifelong memories. Whether it’s someone heading to the snow for their very first ski adventure or regular skiers benefiting from easier, more convenient access to the slopes, we’re proud to help more Australians experience the beauty of the Snowy Mountains.”

FlixBus launched in Australia in November 2025 and has since rolled out nine routes across Victoria, ACT, NSW and Queensland – all the way to Cairns. The iconic green buses offer sustainable, reliable and affordable travel all along the Australian East Coast, connecting over 40 regional destinations, five city hubs and five airports.

Tickets can be purchased at www.flixbus.com.au or through the FlixBus app.

With over 500 million passengers globally and 8,000 destinations across 45 countries and five continents, FlixBus is committed to expanding its smart travel options across continents, blending technology, sustainability and customer empowerment.