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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Otago to Hamilton

Composite routes from Otago to Hamilton

Cheapest
20 h 41 min
Car
1306 km.
from $71
Other
5 h 53 min
Bus, Plane
958 km.
from $130.62
27 h
Bus, Train
958 km.
from $387.08
5 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
958 km.
from $221.39

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$217.39
Plane from Dunedin to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$358.70

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$92.39–$369.57
Plane from Dunedin to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
5h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$456.52
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$228.26
Plane from Dunedin to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$489.13
Plane from Wanaka to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
4h 31m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$86.96–$336.96

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:
$25.00–$40.22
Bus from Dunedin to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$41.30
Bus from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$39.13
Bus from Wellington - Central to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.70–$54.35
Bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$13.04–$29.35

InterCity Link

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/?utm_source=Google_Maps&utm_medium=G_Transit%2B&utm_campaign=G_Transit
Bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$8.15–$16.30

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:
$97.83–$252.83

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:
$108.70–$130.43

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:
$36.96–$152.17

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Otago to Hamilton is to fly and bus which costs $70.65 - $250 and takes 5h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Otago to Hamilton is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $108.70 - $369.57 .

How far is it from Otago to Hamilton?

The distance between Otago and Hamilton is 987 km.

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

The best way to get from Otago to Hamilton without a car is to bus and train and car ferry which takes 27h and costs $271.74 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Otago to Hamilton, including transfers.

Which airlines fly from Queenstown Airport Airport to Hamilton International Airport Airport?

Air New Zealand offers flights from Queenstown Airport Airport to Hamilton International Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Hamilton?

There are 378+ hotels available in Hamilton. Prices start at $50.67 per night.
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