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How to Travel from

Dunedin to Tauranga

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Cheapest
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Car
20 h 43 min
1309 km.
from $71
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Four ways to Travel from Dunedin to Tauranga

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Cheapest
By car (1 309 km)
20 h 43 min
1309 km.
from $71
Other
Rideshare
20 h 43 min
1309 km.
from $17.07
Bus, Train
29 h 55 min
1022 km.
from $405.55
Bus, Plane
7 h 44 min
1022 km.
from $408.77

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
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 Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.77–$70.08
Bus from Dunedin to Church
Ave. Duration:
6h 9m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.31–$47.14
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$33.13
Bus from Rotorua Airport to Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$31.85

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Dunedin to Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.12–$764.49
Plane from Dunedin to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.12–$828.20

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 Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$127.41–$152.90

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 Tauranga?

The cheapest way to get from Dunedin to Tauranga is to bus and car ferry which costs $119.57 - $293.48 and takes 29h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunedin to Tauranga is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $163.04 - $652.17 .

How far is it from Dunedin to Tauranga?

The distance between Dunedin and Tauranga is 1082 km.

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

The best way to get from Dunedin to Tauranga without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 29h 25m and costs $119.57 - $293.48 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Dunedin to Tauranga, including transfers.

Which airlines fly from Dunedin Airport to Tauranga Airport Airport?

Air New Zealand offers flights from Dunedin Airport to Tauranga Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Tauranga?

There are 497+ hotels available in Tauranga. Prices start at $76.12 per night.
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