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Wellington to Dunedin

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14 h 43 min
794 km.
from $43
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Five ways to Travel from Wellington to Dunedin

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Cheapest
By car (794 km)
14 h 43 min
794 km.
from $43
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Rideshare
14 h 43 min
794 km.
from $10.36
Train, Bus
17 h 6 min
615 km.
from $351.91
Bus, Plane
6 h 34 min
615 km.
from $198.75

Transport providers

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 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 Timaru to Dunedin
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$20.39–$38.22

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Wellington to Dunedin
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$293.05
Plane from Wellington to Timaru
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.71–$280.31

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

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

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 Wellington to Dunedin?

The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Dunedin is to fly which costs $86.96 - $282.61 and takes 4h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wellington to Dunedin is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $86.96 - $282.61 .

How far is it from Wellington to Dunedin?

The distance between Wellington and Dunedin is 672 km.

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

The best way to get from Wellington to Dunedin without a car is to train and bus which takes 17h 6m and costs $173.91 - $358.70 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Wellington 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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