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Dunedin to Wellington

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Car
14 h 41 min
793 km.
from $43
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Five ways to Travel from Dunedin to Wellington

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Cheapest
By car (793 km)
14 h 41 min
793 km.
from $43
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Other
Rideshare
14 h 41 min
793 km.
from $10.34
Bus, Ferry
17 h 39 min
615 km.
from $143.28
Bus, Train
17 h 28 min
614 km.
from $185.99

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

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Dunedin to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$293.05

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

Interislander

Phone:
+64 4498 3302
Website:
interislander.co.nz
Other from Picton to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$37.85–$51.62

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 Wellington?

The cheapest way to get from Dunedin to Wellington is to bus and ferry which costs $81.52 - $130.43 and takes 17h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunedin to Wellington is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $86.96 - $282.61 .

How far is it from Dunedin to Wellington?

The distance between Dunedin and Wellington is 671 km.

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

The best way to get from Dunedin to Wellington without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 17h 28m and costs $163.04 - $358.70 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Dunedin to Wellington, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Wellington?

There are 326+ hotels available in Wellington. Prices start at $65.55 per night.
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