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How to get fromChristchurch to Otago Peninsulaby bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Otago Peninsula by bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Church Corner to Otago Universitybus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    6h
    $93–161

  2. Drive 375.5 km

    1. Drive from Christchurch to Otago Peninsulacar car 375.5 km
    4h 44m
    $109–157

  3. Fly to Dunedin, taxi

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane CHC - DUD
    2. Take the taxi from Dunedin to Otago Peninsulataxi taxi
    4h 32m
    $404–1,022

  4. Fly to Queenstown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane CHC - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Otago Universitybus bus
    8h 26m
    $306–800

  5. Fly to Invercargill, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane CHC - IVC
    2. Take the bus from Invercargill to Dunedinbus bus
    7h 56m
    $230–689

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Dunedin (DUD) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Christchurch to Otago Peninsula.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 370.3 km
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Otago Peninsula, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Church Corner to Otago University twice daily. Tickets cost $18–75 and the journey takes 5h 41m.

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