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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Matamata to Dunedin

Composite routes from Matamata to Dunedin

Cheapest
20 h 26 min
Car
1279 km.
from $70
Other
5 h 41 min
Taxi, Plane
995 km.
from $405.18
7 h 9 min
Bus, Plane
995 km.
from $199.70
29 h 20 min
996 km.
from $257.20
8 h 22 min
Bus, Plane
995 km.
from $279.58

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Auckland to Dunedin
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.45–$331.28

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Tauranga Airport to Dunedin
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.41–$535.14
Plane from Auckland to Dunedin
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.67–$445.95
Plane from Hamilton International Airport to Dunedin
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.41–$509.66
Plane from Rotorua to Dunedin
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.30–$433.21

Bus operators

Busit

Phone:
0800 205 305
Email:
Website:
busit.co.nz
Bus from Opp 39 Hetana St to Transport
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.92–$11.47

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Church Corner to Otago
Ave. Duration:
5h 41m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.31–$47.14
Bus from Matamata to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$31.85
Bus from Rotorua to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.95–$58.61
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Christchurch to Dunedin
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.31–$48.42
Bus from Matamata to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$36.95
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.50–$63.71

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:
$114.67–$296.37

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Hamilton to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
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 Wellington to Picton
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 Matamata to Dunedin?

The cheapest way to get from Matamata to Dunedin is to bus and fly which costs $86.96 - $336.96 and takes 7h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Matamata to Dunedin is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $206.52 - $597.83 .

How far is it from Matamata to Dunedin?

The distance between Matamata and Dunedin is 1132 km.

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

The best way to get from Matamata to Dunedin without a car is to taxi and train and car ferry and bus which takes 27h 10m and costs $467.39 - $869.57 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Matamata to Dunedin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dunedin?

There are 236+ hotels available in Dunedin. Prices start at $48.30 per night.
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