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Car
19 h 6 min
1154 km.
from $63
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dunedin to North Island

Composite routes from Dunedin to North Island

Cheapest
19 h 6 min
Car
1154 km.
from $63
Other
25 h 2 min
Bus, Train
886 km.
from $383.82

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Dunedin to Church
Ave. Duration:
6h 9m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.31–$47.14
Bus from Dunedin to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.31–$48.42
Bus from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Wellington - Central to Taupo
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.85–$50.97

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Dunedin to Taupo
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$121.04–$700.78

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.67–$296.37

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Wellington to National
Ave. Duration:
5h 19m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$89.19–$108.30

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Email:
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Picton to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.32–$178.38

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Dunedin to North Island?

The cheapest way to get from Dunedin to North Island is to bus and car ferry which costs $108.70 - $282.61 and takes 25h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dunedin to North Island?

The fastest way to get from Dunedin to North Island is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs $130.43 - $456.52 .

How far is it from Dunedin to North Island?

The distance between Dunedin and North Island is 971 km.

How do I travel from Dunedin to North Island without a car?

The best way to get from Dunedin to North Island without a car is to bus and train and car ferry and taxi which takes 25h 2m and costs $260.87 - $597.83 .

How long does it take to get from Dunedin to North Island?

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Dunedin to North Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near North Island?

There are 153+ hotels available in North Island. Prices start at $56.30 per night.
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