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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dunedin to Tākaka

Composite routes from Dunedin to Tākaka

Cheapest
10 h 16 min
Car
839 km.
from $46
Other
16 h 27 min
Bus, Train
586 km.
from $186.74
22 h 35 min
585 km.
from $176.36
10 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
586 km.
from $299.02
12 h 56 min
Bus, Plane
586 km.
from $707.17

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:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Blenheim to Atawhai
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$31.85
Bus from Woodbourne to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$31.85
Bus from Dunedin to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Christchurch to Blenheim
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.48–$43.32
Bus from Blenheim to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$33.13

The Heaphy Bus Company

Phone:
0800 128 735
Website:
theheaphybus.co.nz/
Bus from Nelson to Brown
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.48–$50.97
Bus from Brown Hut to Takaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$21.66

Nelson Lakes Shuttles

Phone:
+64 (3) 540 2042
Email:
Website:
nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz/
Bus from Christchurch to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$127.22–$636.09

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Dunedin to Woodbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Thursday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.30–$496.92
Plane from Dunedin to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.50–$229.35

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Dunedin to Woodbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$95.56–$420.47

Golden Bay Air

Phone:
+64 3 525 8725
Email:
Website:
goldenbayair.co.nz/
Bus from Nelson to Tākaka
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$60.43

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Christchurch to Blenheim
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.93–$285.61

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Dunedin to Tākaka?

The cheapest way to get from Dunedin to Tākaka is to bus which costs $92.39 - $173.91 and takes 22h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dunedin to Tākaka?

The fastest way to get from Dunedin to Tākaka is to drive which takes 10h 13m and costs $130.43 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Dunedin and Tākaka?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunedin to Tākaka. However, there are services departing from Dunedin and arriving at Takaka via Christchurch, Blenheim, Nelson and Brown Hut. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 35m.

How far is it from Dunedin to Tākaka?

The distance between Dunedin and Tākaka is 894 km. The road distance is 842.5 km.

How do I travel from Dunedin to Tākaka without a car?

The best way to get from Dunedin to Tākaka without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 16h 10m and costs $184.78 - $652.17 .

How long does it take to get from Dunedin to Tākaka?

It takes approximately 16h 27m to get from Dunedin to Tākaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunedin to Tākaka bus from?

Dunedin to Tākaka bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Dunedin station.

Train, bus or fly from Dunedin to Tākaka?

The best way to get from Dunedin to Tākaka is to bus which takes 22h 35m and costs $92.39 - $173.91 . There are no good options to train or fly between Dunedin to Tākaka.

Where does the Dunedin to Tākaka bus arrive?

Dunedin to Tākaka bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Christchurch station.

Can I drive from Dunedin to Tākaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunedin to Tākaka is 842 km. It takes approximately 10h 13m to drive from Dunedin to Tākaka.

Where can I stay near Tākaka?

There are 140+ hotels available in Tākaka. Prices start at $13.57 per night.
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