There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch (Station) to Dunedin by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Rolleston to Otago Universitybus Christchurch - Dunedin
6h 36m$85–158Drive 357.3 km
- Drive from Christchurch (Station) to Dunedincar 357.3 km
4h 25m$104–150Fly to Dunedin
- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Dunedin (DUD)plane CHC - DUD
4h 31m$344–932Fly to Queenstown Airport, bus
- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane CHC - ZQN
- Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Otago Universitybus
8h 24m$231–710Fly to Invercargill, bus
- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Invercargill (IVC)plane CHC - IVC
- Take the bus from Invercargill to Dunedinbus
7h 55m$160–609
Christchurch (Station) to Dunedin by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch (Station) to Dunedin is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch (Station) to Dunedin is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs $100 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Christchurch (Station) to Dunedin. However, there are services departing from Rolleston and arriving at Otago University via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance between Christchurch (Station) and Dunedin is 355 km. The road distance is 357.3 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch (Station) to Dunedin without a car is to bus which takes 6h 36m and costs $80 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Christchurch (Station) to Dunedin, including transfers.
Christchurch (Station) to Dunedin bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Rolleston station.
The best way to get from Christchurch (Station) to Dunedin is to bus which takes 6h 36m and costs $80 - $160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $340 - $950 and takes 4h 31m.
Christchurch (Station) to Dunedin bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Otago University station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch (Station) to Dunedin is 357 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Christchurch (Station) to Dunedin.
What companies run services between Christchurch (Station), New Zealand and Dunedin, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Rolleston to Otago University twice daily. Tickets cost $18–75 and the journey takes 5h 16m. Alternatively, Air New Zealand flies from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Dunedin (DUD) 5 times a day.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Dunedin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–850
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Invercargill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Rolleston to Otago University
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–75
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Otago University
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $16–45
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 274 497 994
- [email protected]
- Website
- catchabussouth.com
Bus from Invercargill to Dunedin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Schedules at
- catchabussouth.com
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