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How to Travel from

Dunedin to Napier

by Rideshare, Route or Car

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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 Palmerston North to Napier
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.11–$36.95
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 Napier
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$28.03–$44.60
Bus from Taupo to Napier
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68
Bus from Dunedin to Frankton
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.48–$43.32

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Dunedin to Hawke'S
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.16–$573.37
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 Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.41–$522.40
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Hawke'S
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.67–$458.69

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
Train from Rangiora to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.30–$296.37

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Wellington to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$50.97–$62.43

KiwiRail - Capital Connection

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/book/other-services/capital-connection/
Train from Wellington to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.11–$25.48

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
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 Napier?

The cheapest way to get from Dunedin to Napier is to bus and car ferry which costs $108.70 - $271.74 and takes 24h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunedin to Napier is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs $130.43 - $532.61 .

How far is it from Dunedin to Napier?

The distance between Dunedin and Napier is 940 km.

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

The best way to get from Dunedin to Napier without a car is to bus and train and car ferry via Palmerston North which takes 24h 34m and costs $206.52 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Dunedin to Napier, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Napier?

There are 313+ hotels available in Napier. Prices start at $94.59 per night.
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