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Wellington to Invercargill

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17 h 22 min
1010 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Wellington to Invercargill

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Cheapest
By car (1 010 km)
17 h 22 min
1010 km.
from $55
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Rideshare
17 h 22 min
1010 km.
from $13.17
Train, bus via Christchurch
21 h 54 min
766 km.
from $228.09
Train, Bus
22 h 7 min
764 km.
from $213.30
Train, Plane
7 h 58 min
765 km.
from $288.66
Bus, Plane
6 h 48 min
765 km.
from $183.53

Transport providers

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:
$25.00–$40.22
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$39.13
Bus from Christchurch to Dunedin
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$41.30
Bus from Christchurch to Otago
Ave. Duration:
5h 59m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$40.22
Bus from Otago University to Invercargill
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$33.70

Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Phone:
+64 9 390 7380
Email:
Website:
cheekykiwitravel.com/
Bus from Christchurch to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
13h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$166.67–$208.34

Catch-A-Bus South

Phone:
+64 27 4497 994
Website:
catchabussouth.com/
Bus from Dunedin to Invercargill
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.87–$50.00
Bus from Dunedin Airport to Invercargill
Ave. Duration:
3h 4m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.52–$43.48
Bus from Queenstown to Invercargill
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.43–$42.39

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Wellington to Invercargill
Ave. Duration:
3h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$315.22
Plane from Palmerston to Invercargill
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$326.09
Plane from Wellington to Dunedin
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$250.00

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:
$97.83–$252.83

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Wellington to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$43.48–$53.26

Interislander

Phone:
+64 4498 3302
Website:
interislander.co.nz
Train from Wellington - Central to Picton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.24

KiwiRail - Capital Connection

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/book/other-services/capital-connection/
Train from Wellington to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$16.30–$21.74

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:
$36.96–$152.17

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Wellington to Invercargill?

The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Invercargill is to train and bus which costs $119.57 - $173.91 and takes 22h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wellington to Invercargill is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $86.96 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct flight between Wellington and Invercargill?

There are no direct flights between Wellington and Invercargill. The fastest has 1 change and takes 3h 25m and costs $76.09 - $315.22 .

How far is it from Wellington to Invercargill?

The distance between Wellington and Invercargill is 780 km.

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

The best way to get from Wellington to Invercargill without a car is to train and bus via Christchurch which takes 21h 54m and costs $206.52 - $413.04 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Wellington to Invercargill, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Invercargill?

There are 77+ hotels available in Invercargill. Prices start at $61.93 per night.
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