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Dunedin to Taupo

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19 h 11 min
1158 km.
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Four ways to Travel from Dunedin to Taupo

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Cheapest
By car (1 158 km)
19 h 11 min
1158 km.
from $63
Other
Rideshare
19 h 11 min
1158 km.
from $15.10
Bus, Train
25 h 2 min
920 km.
from $383.82
Bus, Plane
6 h 37 min
920 km.
from $434.86

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
Plane from Dunedin to Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.12–$764.49

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 Taupō?

The cheapest way to get from Dunedin to Taupō 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 Taupō?

The fastest way to get from Dunedin to Taupō is to fly and drive which takes 6h 37m and costs $173.91 - $652.17 .

How far is it from Dunedin to Taupō?

The distance between Dunedin and Taupō is 974 km.

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

The best way to get from Dunedin to Taupō 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 Taupō?

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Dunedin to Taupō, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Taupō?

There are 479+ hotels available in Taupō. Prices start at $67.11 per night.
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