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Auckland to Dunedin

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22 h 2 min
1428 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Auckland to Dunedin

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Cheapest
By car (1 428 km)
22 h 2 min
1428 km.
from $78
Fastest
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Other
Rideshare
22 h 2 min
1428 km.
from $18.63
Train, Plane
5 h 13 min
1063 km.
from $186.58
Train, Bus
29 h 10 min
1064 km.
from $560.13
Bus, Plane (Fly to Queenstown Airport)
9 h 19 min
1063 km.
from $159.60
Bus, Plane (Fly to Invercargill)
8 h 34 min
1063 km.
from $159.40

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
Plane from Auckland to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.08–$254.83

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Auckland to Dunedin
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.67–$445.95
Plane from Auckland to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.56–$267.57
Plane from Auckland to Invercargill
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.45–$254.83

Bus operators

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 Auckland - Central to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.14–$76.45
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 Frankton Bus Interchange to Otago
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$25.48–$43.32

Catch-A-Bus South

Phone:
+64 27 4497 994
Website:
catchabussouth.com/
Bus from Invercargill to Dunedin
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.05–$58.61

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 Auckland Strand to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
10h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$152.90–$191.12

Interislander

Phone:
+64 4498 3302
Website:
interislander.co.nz
Train from Wellington - Central to Picton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.51

Auckland Transport - AT Metro

Phone:
+64 9 366 6400
Website:
at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/
Train from Britomart Train Station 1 to Puhinui
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.55–$3.57

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 Auckland to Dunedin?

The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Dunedin is to fly and bus which costs $119.57 - $293.48 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Auckland to Dunedin is to train and fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $81.52 - $315.22 .

How far is it from Auckland to Dunedin?

The distance between Auckland and Dunedin is 1126 km.

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

The best way to get from Auckland to Dunedin without a car is to train and bus which takes 29h 10m and costs $304.35 - $510.87 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Auckland 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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