There are 3 ways to get from Dunedin to Catlins River by bus, taxi, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Dunedin to Clintonbus Invercargill
- Take the taxi from Clinton to Catlins Rivertaxi
2h 39m$166–208Drive 139.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Dunedin to Catlins Rivercar 139.8 km
2h 13m$43–62Bus, taxi via Dunedin
- Take the bus from Dunedin to Clintonbus Dunedin - Invercargill
- Take the taxi from Clinton to Catlins Rivertaxi
3h 10m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dunedin to Catlins River is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Dunedin to Catlins River is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $40 - $65.
The distance between Dunedin and Catlins River is 150 km. The road distance is 139.8 km.
The best way to get from Dunedin to Catlins River without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 39m and costs $160 - $210.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Dunedin to Catlins River, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunedin to Catlins River is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Dunedin to Catlins River.
There are one+ hotels available in Catlins River.
What companies run services between Dunedin, New Zealand and Catlins River, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Dunedin to Catlins River. However, you can take the bus to Clinton then take the taxi to Catlins River. Alternatively, you can drive from Dunedin to Catlins River in around 2h 13m.
- Phone
- +64 274 497 994
- [email protected]
- Website
- catchabussouth.com
Bus from Dunedin to Clinton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- catchabussouth.com
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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