How to Travel from

Picton to Otago

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

New Zealand Picton Otago

How to Get from Picton to Otago

Plane

1 h 21 min

Select a Ticket

Car

8 h 36 min

from $38

Rideshare

8 h 36 min

from $9.01

Cheapest

By car (691 km)

8 h 36 min

691 km.

from $38

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

8 h 36 min

691 km.

from $9.01

Bus

12 h 55 min

570 km.

from $86.09

Train, Bus

12 h 42 min

570 km.

from $274.89

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:

+64 9 583 5780

Website:

intercity.co.nz/

Bus from Church Corner to Dunedin

Ave. Duration:

5h 47m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$28.03–$45.87

Bus from Picton to Christchurch

Ave. Duration:

5h 50m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$26.76–$44.60

Bus from Christchurch to Dunedin

Ave. Duration:

6h 5m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$28.03–$45.87

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:

airnewzealand.com/

Plane from Woodbourne Airport to Queenstown

Ave. Duration:

4h 17m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$152.90–$318.54

Plane from Woodbourne Airport to Dunedin

Ave. Duration:

3h 16m

Frequency:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$89.19–$394.99

Sounds Air

Website:

soundsair.com/

Plane from Woodbourne Airport to Wanaka

Ave. Duration:

3h 31m

Frequency:

Monday to Friday

Estimated price:

$344.02–$598.85

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:

+64 4495 0775

Website:

greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/

Train from Picton to Christchurch

Ave. Duration:

5h 50m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$108.30–$285.61

What is the cheapest way to get from Picton to Otago?

The cheapest way to get from Picton to Otago is to bus which costs $46.74 - $81.52 and takes 12h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Picton to Otago?

The fastest way to get from Picton to Otago is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $326.09 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Picton and Otago?

No, there is no direct bus from Picton to Otago. However, there are services departing from Picton and arriving at Dunedin via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.

Is there a direct flight between Picton and Otago?

There are no direct flights between Picton and Otago. The fastest has 1 change and takes 2h 50m and costs $293.48 - $510.87 .

How far is it from Picton to Otago?

The distance between Picton and Otago is 563 km. The road distance is 692.1 km.

How do I travel from Picton to Otago without a car?

The best way to get from Picton to Otago without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 42m and costs $119.57 - $304.35 .

How long does it take to get from Picton to Otago?

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Picton to Otago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Picton to Otago bus from?

Picton to Otago bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Picton station.

Bus or fly from Picton to Otago?

The best way to get from Picton to Otago is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $326.09 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $46.74 - $81.52 and takes 12h 55m.

Where does the Picton to Otago bus arrive?

Picton to Otago bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Christchurch station.

Can I drive from Picton to Otago?

Yes, the driving distance between Picton to Otago is 692 km. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Picton to Otago.

Where can I stay near Otago?

There are 59+ hotels available in Otago. Prices start at $40.70 per night.

Otago Museum

Tūhura Otago Museum, located near the city center of Dunedin, New Zealand, adjacent to the University of Otago campus, is one of the country's largest museums and a prominent attraction in the city. The museum's extensive collections encompass natural science specimens and humanities artifacts from the Otago region and around the world, which are featured in its long-term gallery displays. A notable feature of the museum is its interactive science center, which includes an immersive tropical rainforest butterfly house. In 2022, the museum was officially renamed Tūhura Otago Museum, incorporating the Māori name "Tūhura," meaning "to discover, investigate, and explore."

Dunedin Botanic Garden

The Dunedin Botanic Garden (often incorrectly referred to as the Botanic or Botanical Gardens) is located at the northern end of central Dunedin, in the South Island of New Zealand. The garden is close to the University of Otago and one of the city's most historic cemeteries, the Northern Cemetery, on a spur of Signal Hill and on the river plain immediately below it.

Dunedin Chinese Garden

The Dunedin Chinese Garden (Chinese: 蘭園; pinyin: Lán Yuán) is a Chinese garden located in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Otago

Dunedin is the second-largest city in the South Island of New Zealand (after Christchurch), and the principal city of the Otago region. Its name comes from Dùn Èideann, the Scottish Gaelic name for Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. The city has a rich Māori, Scottish, and Chinese heritage.

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Five ways to Travel from Picton to Otago

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Sounds Air

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Picton to Otago?

What is the fastest way to get from Picton to Otago?

Is there a direct bus between Picton and Otago?

Is there a direct flight between Picton and Otago?

How far is it from Picton to Otago?

How do I travel from Picton to Otago without a car?

How long does it take to get from Picton to Otago?

Where do I catch the Picton to Otago bus from?

Bus or fly from Picton to Otago?

Where does the Picton to Otago bus arrive?

Can I drive from Picton to Otago?

Where can I stay near Otago?